Serving 536 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 36% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). 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 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 536 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 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:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Colin L Powell Elementary School's student population of 536 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
536 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Colin L Powell Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3838 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
43%
53%
Black
14%
13%
White
30%
26%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
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 #3838 out of 8,188 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?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% 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?
536 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, 30% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% 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 14:1, which is equal to 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 ISD School District.
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