Serving 521 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Desert Wind Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 38% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower 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 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 521 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Desert Wind Elementary serves the southern part of El Paso, TX, covering an area of approximately 9.1 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 3.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Desert Wind Elementary School's student population of 521 students has declined by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
521 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Desert Wind Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Desert Wind Elementary School is 0.08, which is less 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
#5446 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
96%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 22-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 Desert Wind Elementary School's ranking?
Desert Wind Elementary School is ranked #5446 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Desert Wind Elementary School often compared to?
Desert Wind Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Desert Hills Elementary School, Dr Sue A Shook School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Desert Wind Elementary School?
521 students attend Desert Wind Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Desert Wind Elementary School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Desert Wind Elementary School?
Desert Wind Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Desert Wind Elementary School offer ?
Desert Wind Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Desert Wind Elementary School part of?
Desert Wind Elementary School is part of Socorro Independent School District.
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