Public elementary schoolGrades PK–5Mesquite ISD

Cannaday Elementary

2701 Chisolm Tr, Mesquite, TX 75150 · (972) 882-5060

C
76 / 1002026 TEA rating
▲ Up 14 points from 2025Up from a D (62) in 2025.
616students
14.8students per teacher
95.5%attendance
12thof 34 Mesquite ISD elementary schools
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BCCBDCRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)PrivateWhat’s coming

Rating history

Cannaday 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 achievementC · 71

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressC · 77

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

Closing the gapsC · 73

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

How students did on STAAR

Share of Cannaday 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 level63%
Meets grade level32%
Mesquite ISD elementary schools: 40%
Masters grade level9%

Students and teachers

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

616students in 2024–25Up 12% from 552 the year before
14.8students per teacher42 full-time teachers
20.3average class sizeMesquite ISD elementary schools: 19.3
8.2 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$67,814average teacher base pay
81.2%from low-income familiesMesquite ISD elementary schools: 83.7%
39.6%English learners
4.9%in gifted & talented
12.3%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
Hispanic 55.4%African American 30.5%White 9.6%Two or More Races 2.4%Asian 2.1%

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 Cannaday Elementary.

Under constructionI-635/US 80 interchange rebuildExpected 2029 · 0.7 mi away ApprovedTown East Mall Sears site redevelopmentDate TBD · 0.9 mi away OpenBJ's Wholesale Club, MesquiteOpened Nov. 6, 2026 · 1.4 mi away

Nearby schools

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

BAustin ElementaryMesquite ISD · 89 · 0.7 mi CKimball ElementaryMesquite ISD · 75 · 1.0 mi CBeasley ElementaryMesquite ISD · 75 · 1.0 mi BTosch ElementaryMesquite ISD · 80 · 1.2 mi –SunnyvaleEducation Center International Academy · 1.3 mi DTisinger ElementaryMesquite ISD · 63 · 1.3 mi PAppleseed AcademyPrivate · PK–4 · 1.4 mi PDallas Christian SchoolPrivate · K–12 · 2.0 mi PSt. Pius X Catholic SchoolPrivate · PK–8 · 3.5 mi
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Questions about Cannaday Elementary

What is Cannaday Elementary’s TEA rating?

Cannaday Elementary earned a C (76 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had a D (62) in 2025.

What grades does Cannaday Elementary serve?

Grades PK–5. It’s part of Mesquite ISD, at 2701 Chisolm Tr in Mesquite.

How many students go to Cannaday Elementary?

616 students in 2024–25, up 12% from 552 the year before. There are about 15 students for every teacher.

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

Its 2026 score ranks 12th of 34 Mesquite ISD elementary schools (tied with 4 others). 0% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Cannaday 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.