- Enrollment
- 2,757
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mesquite, TX
Shaw El
Federal NCES profile for Shaw El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483039005898
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shaw El earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #25 of 31
- schools in Mesquite · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 78.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Shaw El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shaw El ranks #25 of 31 schools in Mesquite, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Shaw El held near 516 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.2 → 36.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 483039005898 · Mesquite, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
483 enr · 13.4:1 · 78.8% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Horn H S (2,757 students)
Shaw El held near 516 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.2 → 36.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Shaw 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 483
Shaw El
483 students
What this shows Shaw El reports 483 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shaw El compares
Shaw 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 9% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.8% | ▲ 27% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 483 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
483
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 39% in Texas - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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 483 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 59.2%
African American 27.3%
White 8.3%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.7, Shaw El is more 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 Shaw El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horn H S | Larger | Similar 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 | Similar 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 Shaw 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 (~483 students)
Frequently asked questions about Shaw El
How many students attend Shaw El?
Shaw El has 483 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mesquite, TX. CCD year-over-year: 499 (2022-23) → 516 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shaw El?
The student-teacher ratio at Shaw El is 13.4:1, which is 9% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 15% 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 Shaw El?
78.8% of students at Shaw El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shaw El?
The largest demographic group at Shaw El is Hispanic or Latino at 59.2% of enrollment, in Mesquite, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shaw El?
Shaw El has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 Shaw El rank among schools in Mesquite?
By Resource Investment Index, Shaw El ranks #25 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 Shaw 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.