Serving 552 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cannaday Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 552 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cannaday Elementary School's student population of 552 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
552 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
School Rankings
Cannaday Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cannaday Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5124 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
6%
Hispanic
54%
53%
Black
30%
13%
White
10%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cannaday Elementary School's ranking?
Cannaday Elementary School is ranked #5124 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Cannaday Elementary School often compared to?
Cannaday Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Beasley Elementary School, Austin Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Cannaday Elementary School?
552 students attend Cannaday Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Cannaday Elementary School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cannaday Elementary School?
Cannaday Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cannaday Elementary School offer ?
Cannaday Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Cannaday Elementary School part of?
Cannaday Elementary School is part of Mesquite Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Cannaday Elementary School located?
Cannaday Elementary School is located in the Town Centre Village neighborhood of Mesquite, TX.
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