Public elementary schoolGrades PK–5Mesquite ISD

Thompson Elementary

2525 Helen Ln, Mesquite, TX 75181 · (972) 882-7190

C
77 / 1002026 TEA rating
▲ Up 12 points from 2025Up from a D (65) in 2025.
540students
15.3students per teacher
93.5%attendance
8thof 34 Mesquite ISD elementary schools
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FDDCCCCRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)Private

Rating history

Thompson 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 · 56

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressC · 78

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

Closing the gapsC · 76

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

How students did on STAAR

Share of Thompson 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 level49%
Meets grade level24%
Mesquite ISD elementary schools: 40%
Masters grade level7%

Students and teachers

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

540students in 2024–25Down 10% from 600 the year before
15.3students per teacher35 full-time teachers
19.4average class sizeMesquite ISD elementary schools: 19.3
3.5 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$65,893average teacher base pay
84.4%from low-income familiesMesquite ISD elementary schools: 83.7%
4.6%English learners
2.4%in gifted & talented
22.1%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
African American 70.7%Hispanic 18.9%White 5%Two or More Races 4.4%Asian 0.7%

Is a home zoned here?

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Nearby schools

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

FPirrung ElementaryMesquite ISD · 59 · 0.9 mi DAchziger ElementaryMesquite ISD · 69 · 1.2 mi DSmith ElementaryMesquite ISD · 66 · 1.5 mi CGentry ElementaryMesquite ISD · 76 · 1.9 mi CRutherford ElementaryMesquite ISD · 76 · 2.1 mi CCross ElementaryMesquite ISD · 76 · 3.0 mi
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Questions about Thompson Elementary

What is Thompson Elementary’s TEA rating?

Thompson 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 D (65) in 2025.

What grades does Thompson Elementary serve?

Grades PK–5. It’s part of Mesquite ISD, at 2525 Helen Ln in Mesquite.

How many students go to Thompson Elementary?

540 students in 2024–25, down 10% from 600 the year before. There are about 15 students for every teacher.

How does Thompson 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 Thompson 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.