Public elementary schoolGrades 3–5DeSoto ISD

Frank D Moates Elementary

425 S Cockrell Hill Rd, Desoto, TX 75115 · (972) 230-2881

F
58 / 1002026 TEA rating
▼ Down 9 points from 2025Down from a D (67) in 2025.
468students
15.6students per teacher
95.7%attendance
4thof 6 DeSoto ISD elementary schools
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DAFBFAFRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)PrivateWhat’s coming

Rating history

Frank D Moates Elementary has earned an A in 0 of its 6 A–F ratings since 2019.

TEA didn’t give A–F ratings in 2020 or 2021 (COVID). Scores are out of 100: 90+ is an A, 80–89 a B, 70–79 a C, 60–69 a D.

What makes up the 2026 grade

Student achievementF · 51

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressF · 56

How much students grew from last year, or how they did compared with schools with similar student populations.

Closing the gapsD · 61

How each student group did, including students from low-income families and English learners.

How students did on STAAR

Share of Frank D Moates Elementary tests at each level in spring 2025, across all grades and subjects. The dark tick is the DeSoto ISD elementary school average.

Approaches grade level50%
Meets grade level25%
DeSoto ISD elementary schools: 36.7%
Masters grade level7%

Students and teachers

From TEA’s 2024–25 school report card (TAPR).

468students in 2024–25Down 11% from 526 the year before
15.6students per teacher30 full-time teachers
21.4average class sizeDeSoto ISD elementary schools: 20.8
6.2 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$60,495average teacher base pay
59.8%from low-income familiesDeSoto ISD elementary schools: 63.9%
27.6%English learners
2.6%in gifted & talented
10.8%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
African American 51.9%Hispanic 38.2%Two or More Races 5.3%White 3.4%Asian 0.6%

Is a home zoned here?

Attendance zones change, and many homes near a school are zoned somewhere else. Before you buy or rent, confirm the address with DeSoto ISD (district website).

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What’s coming nearby

From Realust’s What’s Coming tracker, within 2 miles of Frank D Moates Elementary.

OpenDeSoto Aquatics & Recreation CenterOpened Apr 2026 · 1.1 mi away

Nearby schools

Closest elementary schools and private schools, by straight-line distance.

DWaterford Oaks ElementaryCedar Hill ISD · 67 · 1.8 mi AKatherine Johnson Technology Magnet AcademyDeSoto ISD · 90 · 2.0 mi FCockrell Hill ElementaryDeSoto ISD · 58 · 2.2 mi BCedar Hill Collegiate PrepCedar Hill ISD · 87 · 2.2 mi FHighlands ElementaryCedar Hill ISD · 53 · 2.2 mi AAmber Terrace Early Childhood Learning CenterDeSoto ISD · 90 · 2.3 mi PCross of Christ Lutheran SchoolPrivate · PK–K · 0.9 mi PDeSoto Private SchoolPrivate · PK–6 · 2.3 mi
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Questions about Frank D Moates Elementary

What is Frank D Moates Elementary’s TEA rating?

Frank D Moates Elementary earned an F (58 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had a D (67) in 2025.

What grades does Frank D Moates Elementary serve?

Grades 3–5. It’s part of DeSoto ISD, at 425 S Cockrell Hill Rd in Desoto.

How many students go to Frank D Moates Elementary?

468 students in 2024–25, down 11% from 526 the year before. There are about 16 students for every teacher.

How does Frank D Moates Elementary compare with other DeSoto ISD elementary schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 4th of 6 DeSoto ISD elementary schools (tied with 2 others). 33% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Frank D Moates Elementary?

Attendance zones can change from year to year. Use DeSoto ISD’s school locator or call the district to confirm an address before you buy or rent.

Sources: Texas Education Agency 2019–2026 A–F accountability ratings (2026 released August 2026); TEA 2024–25 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR); TEA school directory; Realust What’s Coming tracker. District rankings and averages are Realust calculations from TEA data. Updated November 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.