Serving 407 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dowell 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 was 20-24% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
407 students
Showing 2013–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-24%
37%
Showing 2011–2021. View full 12-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)25-29%
42%
Showing 2011–2021. View full 12-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)11-19%
43%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2013–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
88%
54%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
3%
13%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
5%
24%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2013–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(20-21) âš COVID-19 impacted17.4%
16.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
56%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2009–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
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 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Dowell Elementary School?
407 students attend Dowell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Dowell Elementary School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dowell Elementary School?
Dowell Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dowell Elementary School offer ?
Dowell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Dowell Elementary School part of?
Dowell Elementary School is part of El Paso Independent School District.
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