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Colin L Powell Elementary School

4750 Ellerthorpe
El Paso, TX 79904
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Tel: (915) 779-3781
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Colin L Powell Elementary School serves 495 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Colin L Powell Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 495 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in TX
  • Math Proficiency
    : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 35-39% (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:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)

School Overview

Colin L Powell Elementary School's student population of 495 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
495 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
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School Rankings

Colin L Powell Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Colin L Powell Elementary School is 0.67, 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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TX)
Overall Testing Rank
#4972 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
37%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
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Hispanic
50%
53%
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Black
13%
13%
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White
26%
26%
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Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.67
0.64
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
56%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
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School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
El Paso Independent School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for: Most diverse schools (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).

How many students attend Colin L Powell Elementary School?

495 students attend Colin L Powell Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

50% of Colin L Powell Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Colin L Powell Elementary School?

Colin L Powell Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower 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 Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 495 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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