Serving 672 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, O'shea Keleher Whole Child Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 672 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: O'Shea Keleher Elementary serves the southwest part of El Paso, TX, covering an area of approximately 0.9 square miles. The school is accessible within a typical drive of 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 0.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
O'shea Keleher Whole Child Academy's student population of 672 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
672 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
O'shea Keleher Whole Child Academy ranks within the top 30% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of O'shea Keleher Whole Child Academy is 0.15, 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
#2406 out of 8096 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
92%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
6%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.2%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-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 O'shea Keleher Whole Child Academy's ranking?
O'shea Keleher Whole Child Academy is ranked #2406 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend O'shea Keleher Whole Child Academy?
672 students attend O'shea Keleher Whole Child Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of O'shea Keleher Whole Child Academy students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of O'shea Keleher Whole Child Academy?
O'shea Keleher Whole Child Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does O'shea Keleher Whole Child Academy offer ?
O'shea Keleher Whole Child Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is O'shea Keleher Whole Child Academy part of?
O'shea Keleher Whole Child Academy is part of Socorro Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is O'shea Keleher Whole Child Academy located?
O'shea Keleher Whole Child Academy is located in the East El Paso neighborhood of El Paso, TX. There are 36 other public schools located in East El Paso.
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