Serving 468 students in grades 3-5, Frank D Moates 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 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 468 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Frank D Moates Elementary serves the southern part of Red Oak, TX, covering an attendance zone of approximately 6.3 square miles. Families within this area can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 1.6 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 2.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Frank D Moates Elementary School's student population of 468 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
468 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Year Founded
1988
School Calendar
School Motto
I will be responsible. I will be respectful. I will be ready.
School Rankings
Frank D Moates 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 Frank D Moates Elementary School is 0.59, 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
#6242 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
38%
54%
Black
52%
13%
White
3%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.3%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Frank D Moates Elementary School's ranking?
Frank D Moates Elementary School is ranked #6242 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Frank D Moates Elementary School?
468 students attend Frank D Moates Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Frank D Moates Elementary School students are Black, 38% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Frank D Moates Elementary School?
Frank D Moates Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Frank D Moates Elementary School offer ?
Frank D Moates Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Frank D Moates Elementary School part of?
Frank D Moates Elementary School is part of Desoto Independent School District.
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