Cannaday Elementary

Summary:

Cannaday Elementary is a public elementary school in Mesquite, Texas, serving around 550 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Mesquite Independent School District, which is ranked 601 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Cannaday Elementary faces several challenges compared to other schools in the district. The school has a higher percentage of Hispanic students (51.09%) and a lower percentage of White students (10.18%) than the district and state averages. Additionally, Cannaday Elementary generally performs below the district and state averages on STAAR/Reading, STAAR/Mathematics, and STAAR/Science assessments. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 3rd grade reading proficiency was 31.75%, compared to the district's 40.57% and the state's 48.85%. The school also ranks lower in several student subgroups, including African American students, Special Education students, and students with Low Socioeconomic Status, compared to other Texas elementary schools.

Cannaday Elementary's high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 83.25% to 88% over the past few years, indicates a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. The school's spending per student has been around $9,000-$9,500 in recent years, which is slightly lower than the district average. When compared to other elementary schools in the Mesquite ISD, such as McKenzie Elementary and Beasley Elementary, Cannaday Elementary generally performs below the average, suggesting the need for additional resources and targeted interventions to support student learning and address the unique challenges faced by the school.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2701 Chisolm Tr
       Mesquite, TX  75150-4829


(972) 882-5060

District: Mesquite Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2961st of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,178 Help


Students who attend Cannaday Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Kimbrough Middle
High:    Poteet High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.1 Help
Number of students:  552

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
54.3%
African American:
29.9%
White:
10.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  89.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Cannaday Elementary ranks worse than 63.3% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 20th among 33 ranked elementary schools in the Mesquite Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.51. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (54.3%), African American (29.9%), White (10.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 89.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cannaday Elementary is 13.1, which is the 12th best among 33 elementary schools in the Mesquite Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cannaday Elementary is $9,178, which is the 16th highest among 33 elementary schools in the Mesquite Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cannaday Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Cannaday Elementary 2961st of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Cannaday Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Mesquite Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Mesquite Independent School District (Isd) 601st of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cannaday Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Cannaday Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 61.68 1403rd 3465 59.5%
2005 55.21 1768th 3475 49.1%
2006 51.15 1996th 3476 42.6%
2007 59.70 1689th 3724 54.6%
2008 53.35 2019th 3768 46.4%
2009 47.19 2388th 3884 38.5%
2010 53.02 2166th 3937 45.0%
2011 34.86 3180th 4095 22.3%
2012 30.55 3404th 4206 19.1%
2013 20.99 3761st 4221 10.9%
2014 35.33 3143rd 4260 26.2%
2015 36.55 3038th 4320 29.7%
2016 31.46 3221st 4286 24.8%
2017 38.42 2631st 4329 39.2%
2018 32.94 3012th 4359 30.9%
2019 27.60 3486th 4479 22.2%
2021 33.41 2934th 4578 35.9%
2022 38.08 2858th 4581 37.6%
2023 31.69 3289th 4647 29.2%
2024 37.51 2961st 4675 36.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Cannaday Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 25.10 909th 1112 18.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Cannaday Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.43 2245th 3226 30.4%
2019 50.97 1516th 3333 54.5%
2021 51.03 1421st 3446 58.8%
2022 56.95 1261st 3487 63.8%
2023 48.44 1766th 3556 50.3%
2024 40.53 2157th 3638 40.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Cannaday Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.97 2386th 3558 32.9%
2019 27.39 3026th 3684 17.9%
2021 38.06 2183rd 3799 42.5%
2022 24.27 3432nd 3952 13.2%
2023 26.30 3394th 4086 16.9%
2024 41.04 2499th 4261 41.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cannaday Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.92 2629th 4264 38.3%
2019 34.31 3181st 4309 26.2%
2021 38.55 2825th 4451 36.5%
2022 52.32 2003rd 4477 55.3%
2023 45.52 2518th 4521 44.3%
2024 46.23 2455th 4560 46.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Cannaday Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.73 2377th 4306 44.8%
2019 34.55 3029th 4348 30.3%
2021 36.68 2757th 4499 38.7%
2022 23.13 3859th 4561 15.4%
2023 33.68 3183rd 4588 30.6%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Cannaday Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 57.51 1644th 3184 48.4%
2021 69.82 962nd 3006 68.0%
2022 67.99 910th 2958 69.2%
2023 63.75 1249th 2980 58.1%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Cannaday Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.09 3431st 4240 19.1%
2019 38.76 2757th 4295 35.8%
2021 44.40 2232nd 4331 48.5%
2022 52.72 1908th 4461 57.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Cannaday Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.67 3634th 4319 15.9%
2019 24.76 3618th 4357 17.0%
2021 31.68 3060th 4498 32.0%
2022 54.65 1896th 4563 58.4%
2023 30.69 3362nd 4585 26.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Cannaday Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 40.03 680th 957 28.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Cannaday Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.14 1665th 2483 32.9%
2019 37.46 1660th 2515 34.0%
2021 33.36 1708th 2444 30.1%
2022 38.37 1525th 2421 37.0%
2023 27.25 1963rd 2443 19.6%
2024 45.58 1251st 2421 48.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Cannaday Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.34 2311th 4168 44.6%
2019 41.84 2509th 4188 40.1%
2021 49.91 1944th 4329 55.1%
2022 54.48 1790th 4376 59.1%
2023 52.96 1881st 4401 57.3%
2024 48.22 2234th 4431 49.6%
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Rank History for White students at Cannaday Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.74 1674th 3127 46.5%
2019 49.86 1611th 3142 48.7%
2021 42.50 1839th 3082 40.3%
2022 36.21 2190th 3082 28.9%
2023 40.28 2003rd 3106 35.5%
2024 10.38 2975th 3078 3.3%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Cannaday Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 312 43 36 24 1 n/a n/a 0 416
1990 393 60 41 38 0 n/a n/a 0 532
1991 411 67 45 39 0 n/a n/a 0 562
1992 434 73 54 43 0 n/a n/a 0 604
1993 463 80 47 54 1 n/a n/a 0 645
1994 505 100 43 63 1 n/a n/a 0 712
1995 461 130 40 78 2 n/a n/a 0 711
1996 461 130 40 78 2 n/a n/a 0 711
1997 445 136 54 73 1 n/a n/a 0 709
1998 403 137 61 77 1 n/a n/a 0 679
1999 372 127 68 78 3 n/a n/a 0 648
2000 308 113 71 89 3 n/a n/a 0 584
2001 282 108 68 123 2 n/a n/a 0 583
2002 241 148 39 136 2 n/a n/a 0 566
2003 241 148 39 136 2 n/a n/a 0 566
2004 224 140 32 124 2 n/a n/a 0 522
2005 220 164 31 134 3 n/a n/a 0 552
2006 227 158 30 145 5 n/a n/a 0 565
2007 202 148 34 176 1 n/a n/a 0 561
2008 181 200 34 170 4 n/a n/a 0 589
2009 158 228 34 185 3 n/a n/a 0 608
2010 152 204 39 199 1 n/a n/a 0 595
2011 115 212 23 219 4 6 16 0 595
2012 114 203 14 225 1 2 15 0 574
2013 105 217 17 233 0 1 20 0 593
2014 99 192 18 192 0 0 18 0 519
2015 86 225 19 189 2 0 13 0 534
2016 67 222 20 182 3 0 15 0 509
2017 86 206 19 192 2 0 8 0 513
2018 94 250 16 187 3 0 14 0 564
2019 60 221 19 246 2 0 19 0 567
2020 64 205 22 269 4 0 19 0 583
2021 71 211 16 255 4 0 16 0 573
2022 58 217 17 267 3 1 16 0 579
2023 56 182 14 281 3 0 14 0 550
2024 56 165 13 300 1 0 17 0 552

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Cannaday Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 416 n/a n/a n/a
1990 532 19.0 28.0 n/a
1991 562 18.8 29.8 n/a
1992 604 25.5 23.6 6.1
1993 645 31.0 20.8 12.7
1994 712 31.0 23.0 10.8
1995 711 35.5 20.0 13.6
1996 711 35.5 20.0 13.6
1997 709 35.1 20.2 12.8
1998 679 36.6 18.6 11.9
1999 648 33.6 19.3 18.5
2000 584 31.6 18.5 19.2
2001 583 32.1 18.2 21.8
2002 566 32.0 17.7 31.3
2003 566 32.0 17.7 31.3
2004 522 30.3 17.2 32.2
2005 552 33.0 16.7 41.8
2006 565 32.7 17.3 51.9
2007 561 33.9 16.5 52
2008 589 36.4 16.2 59.4
2009 608 38.1 15.9 58.7
2010 595 37.0 16.0 65.5
2011 595 39.8 14.9 64.9
2012 574 41.1 13.9 71.4
2013 593 39.2 15.1 75.9
2014 519 37.5 13.8 74.6
2015 534 36.0 14.8 77.9
2016 509 36.0 14.1 76.6
2017 513 32.6 15.7 73.3
2018 564 33.0 17.0 79.1
2019 567 37.1 15.2 81.3
2020 583 39.2 14.8 79.8
2021 573 40.9 13.9 83.2
2022 579 41.0 14.0 85.5
2023 550 40.8 13.4 88
2024 552 41.9 13.1 89.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Cannaday Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 416 n/a n/a n/a
1990 532 19.0 28.0 n/a
1991 562 18.8 29.8 n/a
1992 604 25.5 23.6 6.1
1993 645 31.0 20.8 12.7
1994 712 31.0 23.0 10.8
1995 711 35.5 20.0 13.6
1996 711 35.5 20.0 13.6
1997 709 35.1 20.2 12.8
1998 679 36.6 18.6 11.9
1999 648 33.6 19.3 18.5
2000 584 31.6 18.5 19.2
2001 583 32.1 18.2 21.8
2002 566 32.0 17.7 31.3
2003 566 32.0 17.7 31.3
2004 522 30.3 17.2 32.2
2005 552 33.0 16.7 41.8
2006 565 32.7 17.3 51.9
2007 561 33.9 16.5 52
2008 589 36.4 16.2 59.4
2009 608 38.1 15.9 58.7
2010 595 37.0 16.0 65.5
2011 595 39.8 14.9 64.9
2012 574 41.1 13.9 71.4
2013 593 39.2 15.1 75.9
2014 519 37.5 13.8 74.6
2015 534 36.0 14.8 77.9
2016 509 36.0 14.1 76.6
2017 513 32.6 15.7 73.3
2018 564 33.0 17.0 79.1
2019 567 37.1 15.2 81.3
2020 583 39.2 14.8 79.8
2021 573 40.9 13.9 83.2
2022 579 41.0 14.0 85.5
2023 550 40.8 13.4 88
2024 552 41.9 13.1 89.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Cannaday Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $935 (10.3%) $8,112 (89.7%) $9,047
2020 $1,021 (10.8%) $8,438 (89.2%) $9,458
2021 $889 (9.7%) $8,289 (90.3%) $9,178

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cannaday Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3486th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 3289th of 4647 Elementary schools
 7.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Cannaday Elementary)3040
 10%
   3rd Grade Reading (Mesquite Independent School District (Isd))3840
 2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Cannaday Elementary)3229
 3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Mesquite Independent School District (Isd))4438
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Cannaday Elementary)4433
 11%
   3rd Grade Reading (Mesquite Independent School District (Isd))3518
 17%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Cannaday Elementary)3133
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Mesquite Independent School District (Isd))3526
 9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)3123
 8%
4th Grade Reading (Cannaday Elementary)3131
   4th Grade Reading (Mesquite Independent School District (Isd))3535
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Cannaday Elementary)3034
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Mesquite Independent School District (Isd))4242
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Cannaday Elementary)3643
 7%
   5th Grade Reading (Mesquite Independent School District (Isd))4446
 2%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Cannaday Elementary)5939
 20%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Mesquite Independent School District (Isd))4945
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Cannaday Elementary)2332
 9%
   5th Grade Science (Mesquite Independent School District (Isd))4726
 21%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students567550
 3%
African American221182
 17.6%
American Indian23
 50%
Asian1914
 26.3%
Hispanic246281
 14.2%
Pacific Islander00
White6056
 6.7%
Two or More Races1914
 26.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients81.3%88%
 6.7%


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Students at Cannaday Elementary are 54% Hispanic, 30% African American, 10% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Students who attend Cannaday Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Kimbrough Middle
High : Poteet High School

Cannaday Elementary ranks 2961st of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 552 students attended Cannaday Elementary.


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