Serving 616 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 36% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). 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 14:1 is equal to 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 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 616 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cannaday Elementary serves the northwest part of Mesquite, TX, encompassing an area of approximately 1.1 square miles. Families typically face a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest zone edge located about 0.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cannaday Elementary School's student population of 616 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
616 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Excellence Happens Here
School Rankings
Cannaday Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cannaday Elementary School is 0.60, 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
#5229 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
55%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
31%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
10%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.9%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cannaday Elementary School's ranking?
Cannaday Elementary School is ranked #5229 out of 8,096 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?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% 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?
616 students attend Cannaday Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Cannaday Elementary School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% 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 14:1, which is equal to 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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