Public elementary schoolGrades EE–5Mesquite ISD

Gray Elementary

3500 Pioneer Rd, Balch Springs, TX 75180 · (972) 882-7280

C
71 / 1002026 TEA rating
● SteadyWithin 1 point of 2025 (C 72).
409students
14students per teacher
94.8%attendance
23rdof 34 Mesquite ISD elementary schools
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CDBCDCCRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)Private

Rating history

Gray 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 achievementD · 65

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressC · 72

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

Closing the gapsC · 70

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

How students did on STAAR

Share of Gray 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 level62%
Meets grade level34%
Mesquite ISD elementary schools: 40%
Masters grade level10%

Students and teachers

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

409students in 2024–25Down 4% from 427 the year before
14students per teacher29 full-time teachers
20average class sizeMesquite ISD elementary schools: 19.3
4.7 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$65,212average teacher base pay
86.1%from low-income familiesMesquite ISD elementary schools: 83.7%
47.4%English learners
3.9%in gifted & talented
12.7%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
Hispanic 74.1%African American 14.7%White 9%Two or More Races 1.7%Asian 0.5%

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Nearby schools

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

CHodges ElementaryMesquite ISD · 72 · 0.9 mi DMackey ElementaryMesquite ISD · 67 · 1.1 mi BFloyd ElementaryMesquite ISD · 81 · 1.3 mi CGentry ElementaryMesquite ISD · 76 · 1.8 mi DPioneer Technology (PTAA) Mesquite ElementaryPioneer Technology & Arts Academy · 66 · 1.9 mi CMcWhorter ElementaryMesquite ISD · 76 · 2.0 mi PCristo Rey Dallas College PrepPrivate · 9–12 · 3.0 mi PCristo Rey Dallas College PrepPrivate · 9–12 · 3.1 mi
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Questions about Gray Elementary

What is Gray Elementary’s TEA rating?

Gray Elementary earned a C (71 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had a C (72) in 2025.

What grades does Gray Elementary serve?

Grades EE–5. It’s part of Mesquite ISD, at 3500 Pioneer Rd in Balch Springs.

How many students go to Gray Elementary?

409 students in 2024–25, down 4% from 427 the year before. There are about 14 students for every teacher.

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

Its 2026 score ranks 23rd of 34 Mesquite ISD elementary schools (tied with 1 other). 0% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Gray 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.