Schuster Elementary School (Closed 2020)

Serving 237 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Schuster 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 30-34% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 94% 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
237 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
(18-19)
30-34%
51%
(18-19)
30-34%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
88%
53%
Black
4%
13%
White
6%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.22
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
1%
6%
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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% TX state average).
How many students attend Schuster Elementary School?
237 students attend Schuster Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Schuster Elementary School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Schuster Elementary School?
Schuster Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Schuster Elementary School offer ?
Schuster Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Schuster Elementary School part of?
Schuster Elementary School is part of El Paso Independent School District.

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