DR LINDA HENRIE EL

DR LINDA HENRIE EL is one of the high-enrollment primary schools in DALLAS, Texas, operated by MESQUITE ISD, with 891 students on its rolls from grades pre-K through 5. Compared to the state average of about 519 students per school, that is 72% bigger than typical.

Across the 51 schools in MESQUITE ISD (37,930 students total), DR LINDA HENRIE EL accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

Looking at the student body, DR LINDA HENRIE EL reports that the student body is overwhelmingly Hispanic (94%). Other groups include 4% White. The wider county runs roughly 41% Hispanic, putting the school's mix visibly more Hispanic than the area baseline.

Looking at school resources, DR LINDA HENRIE EL reports 59 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 15.2:1. The state averages about 15.1:1, putting this campus right in line with peers. About 94% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal. By comparison, Dallas County runs at roughly 77%, so the school's eligibility rate is above the surrounding baseline.

Adjusting for the school's free-and-reduced-lunch share, DR LINDA HENRIE EL sits in the middle band of the BeatsExpectations distribution. Schools with this campus's student mix typically land near 33.0%; this one delivers 37.6%.

Around the school, the surrounding county (Dallas County) shows that median household income runs about $76,547, 36% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 11% of residents live below the federal poverty line. DR LINDA HENRIE EL is one of 771 public schools in Dallas County (combined enrollment of about 459,645 students).

The closest other public school is MACKEY EL, roughly 1.1 miles away. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts DR LINDA HENRIE EL at 5th of 9; the average score across the group is 38.0%.

The campus sits in a downtown setting.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at DR LINDA HENRIE EL has contracted 7%, going from 961 students in 2018 to 891 in 2025. Hispanic enrollment moved from 85% to 94% across the same window. The student-to-teacher ratio narrowed from 16.5:1 in 2018 to 15.2:1 today.

On the community side, recent activity here tends to focus on pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.