Public elementary schoolGrades EE–5Mesquite ISD

Austin Elementary

3020 Poteet Dr, Mesquite, TX 75150 · (972) 882-7220

B
89 / 1002026 TEA rating
▲ Up 4 points from 2025Still a B, with a higher score than 2025 (85).
306students
14.1students per teacher
95.5%attendance
1stof 34 Mesquite ISD elementary schools
Find homes near this school All Mesquite ISD schools
CCCDCBRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)PrivateWhat’s coming

Rating history

Austin Elementary has earned an A in 1 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 achievementB · 83

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressA · 90

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

Closing the gapsB · 87

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

How students did on STAAR

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

Approaches grade level76%
Meets grade level50%
Mesquite ISD elementary schools: 40%
Masters grade level25%

Students and teachers

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

306students in 2024–25Up 7% from 287 the year before
14.1students per teacher22 full-time teachers
22.4average class sizeMesquite ISD elementary schools: 19.3
13.9 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$71,671average teacher base pay
66.3%from low-income familiesMesquite ISD elementary schools: 83.7%
16.7%English learners
6.9%in gifted & talented
9.5%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
Hispanic 48.7%African American 26.8%White 18.3%Asian 3.9%Two or More Races 2.3%

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 Mesquite ISD (district website).

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What’s coming nearby

From Realust’s What’s Coming tracker, within 2 miles of Austin Elementary.

ApprovedTown East Mall Sears site redevelopmentDate TBD · 1.3 mi away Under constructionI-635/US 80 interchange rebuildExpected 2029 · 1.4 mi away OpenBJ's Wholesale Club, MesquiteOpened Nov. 6, 2026 · 1.6 mi away

Nearby schools

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

–SunnyvaleEducation Center International Academy · 0.6 mi CCannaday ElementaryMesquite ISD · 76 · 0.7 mi CBeasley ElementaryMesquite ISD · 75 · 0.9 mi CKimball ElementaryMesquite ISD · 75 · 1.2 mi DTisinger ElementaryMesquite ISD · 63 · 1.4 mi CPorter ElementaryMesquite ISD · 71 · 1.5 mi PAppleseed AcademyPrivate · PK–4 · 1.5 mi PDallas Christian SchoolPrivate · K–12 · 2.1 mi
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Questions about Austin Elementary

What is Austin Elementary’s TEA rating?

Austin Elementary earned a B (89 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had a B (85) in 2025.

What grades does Austin Elementary serve?

Grades EE–5. It’s part of Mesquite ISD, at 3020 Poteet Dr in Mesquite.

How many students go to Austin Elementary?

306 students in 2024–25, up 7% from 287 the year before. There are about 14 students for every teacher.

How does Austin Elementary compare with other Mesquite ISD elementary schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 1st of 34 Mesquite ISD elementary schools. 0% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Austin Elementary?

Attendance zones can change from year to year. Use Mesquite 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.