Serving 459 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bliss Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher 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 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 459 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: BLISS EL serves the southern part of El Paso, TX, encompassing an attendance zone of approximately 2.2 square miles. Families within this area typically have a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge being about 2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bliss Elementary School's student population of 459 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
459 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Bliss Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bliss Elementary School is 0.73, which is more 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
#2156 out of 8096 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
39%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
18%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
28%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)42.5%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
4%
Showing 2010–2021. Full 23-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 Bliss Elementary School's ranking?
Bliss Elementary School is ranked #2156 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Bliss Elementary School often compared to?
Bliss Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Travis Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Bliss Elementary School?
459 students attend Bliss Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Bliss Elementary School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 18% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bliss Elementary School?
Bliss Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bliss Elementary School offer ?
Bliss Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Bliss Elementary School part of?
Bliss Elementary School is part of El Paso Independent School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
My daughter began at this school in Kindergaten. She is now in third grade. I have found that EVERY teacher in EVERY grade level my daughter has been in is OUTSTANDING, CARING, and CONCERNED. I also have a 5th grade son and the same applies to his teachers. This has not always been easy, I'll admit, for my children's teachers because they have many behavioral and other health issues. I have always been able to ask their teachers about information concerning their progress. We as parents have to take the initiative to ask these questions about our child's progress otherwise no one will think we care enough. I don't understand those parents who complain about a school but will not volunteer to improve it. I know for a fact that the school has asked for parent volunteers to do playground monitoring but there was no response. We as parents, don't understand that asking for our IDs before gaining admittance into the school is not "harassment" as some other parents would have you believe but a safety measure to keep our children safe from possible harm. I feel that ANY and ALL parents should first join the PTA or at the very least (and I mean VERY LEAST) volunteer their time on their days off as I do. I volunteer by doing work for the school and teachers at home instead of driving to the school. I know this is hard but I go to my job on other days. If I can do it so can everyone else. Doing this shows other parents, teachers, and your child that you care. Since most of us are in the army we understand what a chain of command is. For school, it would be: The teacher then The principal. Some if my neighbors forget this, and go straight to the principal. If someone wasn't happy with our job performance, we wouldn't like it if they went straight to our supervisor. This would implyi that they really don't want a solution to the problem; they just want to complain.
THINK ABOUT IT MY FRIENDS WHAT IS THIS REALLY TEACHING OUT CHILDREN? Keep in mind we teach our children how to deal with life by our actions. We might teach them to blame others when things don't go right or to take responsibility for their own actions.
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