Public elementary schoolGrades PK–5Mesquite ISD

Dr. Linda Henrie Elementary

253 W Lawson Rd, Dallas, TX 75253 · (972) 290-4200

C
77 / 1002026 TEA rating
▼ Down 8 points from 2025Down from a B (85) in 2025.
891students
15.4students per teacher
95.3%attendance
8thof 34 Mesquite ISD elementary schools
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DCCDDCCRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)Private

Rating history

Dr. Linda Henrie 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 · 79

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

Closing the gapsC · 71

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

How students did on STAAR

Share of Dr. Linda Henrie 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 level46%
Mesquite ISD elementary schools: 40%
Masters grade level18%

Students and teachers

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

891students in 2024–25Up 4% from 856 the year before
15.4students per teacher58 full-time teachers
17.5average class sizeMesquite ISD elementary schools: 19.3
7 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$68,627average teacher base pay
93.7%from low-income familiesMesquite ISD elementary schools: 83.7%
73.6%English learners
3.5%in gifted & talented
11.3%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
Hispanic 93.6%White 3.7%African American 1.9%Two or More Races 0.3%Asian 0%

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Nearby schools

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

DMackey ElementaryMesquite ISD · 67 · 1.1 mi CCross ElementaryMesquite ISD · 76 · 1.4 mi CHodges ElementaryMesquite ISD · 72 · 1.5 mi DKleberg ElementaryDallas ISD · 69 · 1.8 mi DAchziger ElementaryMesquite ISD · 69 · 2.0 mi CGray ElementaryMesquite ISD · 71 · 2.2 mi
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Questions about Dr. Linda Henrie Elementary

What is Dr. Linda Henrie Elementary’s TEA rating?

Dr. Linda Henrie Elementary earned a C (77 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 Dr. Linda Henrie Elementary serve?

Grades PK–5. It’s part of Mesquite ISD, at 253 W Lawson Rd in Dallas.

How many students go to Dr. Linda Henrie Elementary?

891 students in 2024–25, up 4% from 856 the year before. There are about 15 students for every teacher.

How does Dr. Linda Henrie Elementary compare with other Mesquite ISD elementary schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 8th of 34 Mesquite ISD elementary schools (tied with 3 others). 0% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Dr. Linda Henrie 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.