- Enrollment
- 2,757
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mesquite, TX
Motley El
Federal NCES profile for Motley El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483039003412
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Motley El earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 31
- schools in Mesquite · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.2:1
- small classes for Texas
- 83.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Motley El has class sizes smaller than 75% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Motley El ranks #1 of 31 schools in Mesquite, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Motley El held near 237 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.1 → 20.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 483039003412 · Mesquite, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
244 enr · 12.2:1 · 83.8% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Horn H S (2,757 students)
Motley El held near 237 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.1 → 20.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Motley El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Horn H S
Horn H S
2,757 students
- Mesquite H S
Mesquite H S
2,294 students
- North Mesquite
North Mesquite H S
2,099 students
- West Mesquite
West Mesquite H S
1,997 students
- Vroonland - Va
Vroonland - Vanguard H S
1,605 students
- This school 244
Motley El
244 students
What this shows Motley El reports 244 students on the CCD universe file.
How Motley El compares
Motley El held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.2:1 | ▼ 17% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.8% | ▲ 35% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 244 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
244
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 25% in Texas - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,223
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 244 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 84.4%
White 6.6%
African American 5.7%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 84.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.0, Motley El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mesquite Isd reports $12,223 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Motley El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horn H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mesquite H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Mesquite H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Mesquite H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vroonland - Vanguard H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Motley El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,294
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,099
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,997
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,605
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~244 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Motley El
How many students attend Motley El?
Motley El has 244 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mesquite, TX. CCD year-over-year: 241 (2022-23) → 237 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Motley El?
The student-teacher ratio at Motley El is 12.2:1, which is 17% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Motley El?
83.8% of students at Motley El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Motley El?
The largest demographic group at Motley El is Hispanic or Latino at 84.4% of enrollment, in Mesquite, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Motley El?
Motley El has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Motley El rank among schools in Mesquite?
By Resource Investment Index, Motley El ranks #1 of 31 schools in Mesquite, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mesquite on the city page.
What other schools are in Mesquite Isd?
Besides Motley El, Mesquite Isd also operates Horn H S (2,757 students), Mesquite H S (2,294 students), and North Mesquite H S (2,099 students). See the Mesquite Isd district page for the complete list.