Overview
PORTER EL is a public primary in MESQUITE, Texas. The school enrolls 445 students. It is part of the MESQUITE ISD district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Texas state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.1:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
81% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
DistrictMESQUITE ISD
County48113
CityMESQUITE
ZIP75150
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID483039005552
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment445
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino66.4%
Black / African American4.3%
Asian15.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native12.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races2.0%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %81%
State Avg64%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)