Serving 576 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Colin L Powell Elementary School ranks in the top 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 39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher 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: 576 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Colin L Powell Elementary serves the southwest part of El Paso, TX, covering an area of approximately 0.9 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge located about 5.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Colin L Powell Elementary School's student population of 576 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
576 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Colin L Powell Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Colin L Powell Elementary School is 0.69, 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
#3763 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
46%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Black
12%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
White
28%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
5%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.1%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
Showing 2013–2024. Full 15-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 Colin L Powell Elementary School's ranking?
Colin L Powell Elementary School is ranked #3763 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Colin L Powell Elementary School often compared to?
Colin L Powell Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Logan Elementary School, Milam Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Colin L Powell Elementary School?
576 students attend Colin L Powell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Colin L Powell Elementary School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Colin L Powell Elementary School?
Colin L Powell Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Colin L Powell Elementary School offer ?
Colin L Powell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Colin L Powell Elementary School part of?
Colin L Powell Elementary School is part of El Paso Independent School District.
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