Public elementary schoolGrades K–5DeSoto ISD

The Meadows Elementary

1016 The Meadows Pkwy, Desoto, TX 75115 · (972) 224-0960

F
58 / 1002026 TEA rating
▼ Down 9 points from 2025Down from a D (67) in 2025.
312students
20.4students per teacher
92.7%attendance
4thof 6 DeSoto ISD elementary schools
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CCCDCCFRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)PrivateWhat’s coming

Rating history

The Meadows 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 · 50

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressF · 59

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

Closing the gapsF · 56

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

How students did on STAAR

Share of The Meadows 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 level51%
Meets grade level20%
DeSoto ISD elementary schools: 36.7%
Masters grade level4%

Students and teachers

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

312students in 2024–25Up 8% from 289 the year before
20.4students per teacher15 full-time teachers
22.9average class sizeDeSoto ISD elementary schools: 20.8
5.1 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$60,054average teacher base pay
75.6%from low-income familiesDeSoto ISD elementary schools: 63.9%
1.9%English learners
3.2%in gifted & talented
27.1%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
African American 86.2%Hispanic 8.7%Two or More Races 4.5%White 0.6%Asian 0%

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 The Meadows Elementary.

ApprovedHampton Road corridor redevelopmentDate TBD · 1.6 mi away

Nearby schools

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

CRolling Hills ElementaryLancaster ISD · 74 · 1.2 mi CILTexas Lancaster ElementaryInternational Leadership of Texas (ILTexas) · 79 · 1.6 mi CWoodridge Fine Arts and Gifted AcademyDeSoto ISD · 78 · 1.6 mi DGolden Rule DeSotoGolden Rule Charter School · 65 · 1.8 mi CHouston ElementaryLancaster ISD · 74 · 1.9 mi CUplift Gradus Prep PsUplift Education · 78 · 1.9 mi PDeSoto Private SchoolPrivate · PK–6 · 1.8 mi PGardner Preparatory School IIPrivate · PK–1 · 2.0 mi
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Questions about The Meadows Elementary

What is The Meadows Elementary’s TEA rating?

The Meadows 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 The Meadows Elementary serve?

Grades K–5. It’s part of DeSoto ISD, at 1016 The Meadows Pkwy in Desoto.

How many students go to The Meadows Elementary?

312 students in 2024–25, up 8% from 289 the year before. There are about 20 students for every teacher.

How does The Meadows 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 The Meadows 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.