Roberts Elementary School (Closed 2023)

341 Thorn Dr
El Paso, TX 79932
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 292 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Roberts 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 10-14% (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 10:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
292 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
(20-21)
10-14%
37%
(20-21)
25-29%
42%
(20-21)
≤20%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
98%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
1%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.04
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
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?
10-14% 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 Roberts Elementary School?
292 students attend Roberts Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Roberts Elementary School students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Roberts Elementary School?
Roberts Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Roberts Elementary School offer ?
Roberts Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Roberts Elementary School part of?
Roberts Elementary School is part of El Paso Independent School District.

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