Colin L Powell Elementary School

4750 Ellerthorpe
El Paso, TX 79904
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 572 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 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 572 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : Top 50% in TX
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Colin L Powell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Colin L Powell Elementary School's student population of 572 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
572 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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 0.70, 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.
This School
State Level (TX)
#3763 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
39%
44%
55%
51%
30-34%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
43%
53%
Black
14%
13%
White
31%
25%
Hawaiian
4%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.70
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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 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?
572 students attend Colin L Powell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Colin L Powell Elementary School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% 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 17:1, 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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Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 572 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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