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Shands El

4836 SHANDS DR, MESQUITE, TX, 75150

Ranked 2591 of 5501 in Texas

Top schools in Mesquite
Data is driven from government agencies, and ranking is based upon math score, student-teacher ratio, public reviews, and external ratings. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Shands El

4836 SHANDS DR, MESQUITE, TX, 75150

Ranked 2591 of 5501 in Texas

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About Shands El

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 42%
Reading 46%
State average proficiency is 42% in Math and 46% in Reading.
43
Full-time Teachers
13 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
554
Total Students
$66547
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 5.42%
Asian 1.08%
Hispanic 76.9%
Black 14.44%
Two+ Races 1.81%
Native Am. 0.36%
White
5.42%
Asian
1.08%
Hispanic
76.9%
Black
14.44%
Two+ Races
1.81%
Native Am.
0.36%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 554
47.83%
265 Female
52.17%
289 Male

Student Population

554 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

554 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Shands El Contact Information

Address

4836 SHANDS DR, MESQUITE, TX, 75150

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Phone

(972) 290-4020

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TOP 2591 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Shands El

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:55 AM – 3:05 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:40 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Shands Elementary School in Mesquite, Texas, is making strides in academics and student recognition for the 2025–2026 school year, according to recent reports. The school is putting in a concerted effort to prepare its older students for state assessments. Teachers are providing additional support and incentives to boost performance. Furthermore, the school is fostering a positive environment through initiatives such as "Shark of the Week," which celebrates student achievements and motivates them to excel. These undertakings, coupled with district-wide initiatives like the "Mesquite Promise" and new policies, underscore Shands Elementary's commitment to both student engagement and academic advancement.

FAQ

Q1. Are there after-school activities at Shands Elementary School?

Ans. Yes, Shands Elementary School has activities and help after school.

Q2. How does Shands Elementary School talk to parents?

Ans. Shands Elementary School uses email, apps, and meetings.

Q3. Are there chances for students to be leaders at Shands Elementary School?

Ans. Yes, Shands Elementary School wants students to take on leadership roles.

Q4. Does Shands Elementary School help students with their schoolwork?

Ans. Yes, Shands Elementary School provides extra help and interventions.

Q5. Does Shands Elementary School put student safety first?

Ans. Yes, Shands Elementary School has strict rules about safety.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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