El Paso Independent School District

1014 N Stanton
El Paso, TX 79902
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

El Paso Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 63 public elementary schools serving 32,948 students in El Paso Independent School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Texas.
Public Elementary Schools in El Paso Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
78 Schools
6,902 Schools
# Students
49,847 Students
3,737,053 Students
# Teachers
3,296 Teachers
255,471 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

El Paso Independent School District, which is ranked #669 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 83% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#680 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
39%
44%
48%
51%
38%
46%
83%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.28
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
84%
53%
% Black
4%
13%
% White
9%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,573 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,600 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$677 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$877 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,573
$13,387
Spending / Student
$17,600
$14,116

Best El Paso Independent School District Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marguerite J Lundy Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6201 High Ridge Dr
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 230-5148
Gr: PK-5 | 815 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Hornedo Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6101 High Ridge
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 231-2200
Gr: 6-8 | 1,388 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Tippin Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6541 Bear Rdg Dr
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 585-4750
Gr: PK-5 | 732 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #44.
Milam Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5000 Luke St
El Paso, TX 79908
(915) 587-2520
Gr: PK-5 | 916 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #55.
Western Hills Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
530 Thunderbird Dr
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 832-6950
Gr: PK-5 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #66.
Tom Lea Jr Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4851 Marcus Uribe Dr
El Paso, TX 79934
(915) 774-7725
Gr: PK-5 | 785 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Cielo Vista Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9000 Basil Ct
El Paso, TX 79925
(915) 236-8375
Gr: PK-5 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Hawkins Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5816 Stephenson Ave
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 587-2660
Gr: PK-5 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Whitaker Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4700 Rutherford Dr
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 236-6275
Gr: PK-5 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1010.
Green Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5430 Buckley Dr
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 231-2700
Gr: PK-5 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1111.
Polk Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
940 Belvidere St
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 236-2775
Gr: PK-5 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1212.
Zach White Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4256 Roxbury Dr
El Paso, TX 79922
(915) 584-1141
Gr: PK-5 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1313.
Telles Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2851 Grant Ave Bldg A
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 236-7800
Gr: 6-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: #1414.
Lamar Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1440 E Cliff Dr
El Paso, TX 79902
(915) 351-3200
Gr: PK-5 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1515.
Kohlberg Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1445 Nardo Goodman
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 833-9405
Gr: PK-5 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1616.
Mesita Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3307 N Stanton
El Paso, TX 79902
(915) 496-8180
Gr: PK-5 | 933 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1717.
Bliss Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4401 Sheridan Rd
El Paso, TX 79906
(915) 236-5150
Gr: PK-5 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1818.
William C Herrera Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
350 Coates Dr
El Paso, TX 79932
(915) 774-7700
Gr: PK-5 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1919.
Wiggs Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1300 Cir Dr
El Paso, TX 79902
(915) 231-2100
Gr: 6-8 | 904 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Park Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3601 Edgar Park Ave
El Paso, TX 79904
(915) 587-3540
Gr: PK-5 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Putnam Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6508 Fiesta Dr
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 236-3225
Gr: PK-5 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2222.
Clendenin Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2701 Harrison Ave
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 236-5300
Gr: PK-5 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2323.
Young Women's Steam Research & Preparatory Academy
(Math: 34% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2231 Arizona Ave
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 236-4830
Gr: 6-12 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2424.
Moreno Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2300 San Diego
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 832-6650
Gr: PK-5 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2525.
General Douglas Macarthur Pk-8
(Math: 44% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8101 Whitus Dr
El Paso, TX 79925
(915) 236-8750
Gr: PK-8 | 937 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2626.
Charles Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4909 Trojan Dr
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 236-6550
Gr: 6-8 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2727.
Guerrero Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7530 Lakehurst Rd
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 231-2680
Gr: PK-5 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2828.
Barron Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
11155 Whitey Ford St
El Paso, TX 79934
(915) 236-5075
Gr: PK-5 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2929.
Hillside Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4500 Clifton Ave
El Paso, TX 79903
(915) 587-2560
Gr: PK-5 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3030.
Colin L Powell Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4750 Ellerthorpe
El Paso, TX 79904
(915) 230-5375
Gr: PK-5 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #3131.
Rivera Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6445 Escondido Dr
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 236-3700
Gr: PK-5 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #3232.
Richardson Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
11350 Loma Franklin Dr
El Paso, TX 79934
(915) 236-6650
Gr: 6-8 | 753 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #3333.
Don Haskins Pk-8
(Math: 36% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Mulberry
El Paso, TX 79932
(915) 236-3400
Gr: PK-8 | 1,507 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #3434.
Coldwell Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4101 Altura Ave
El Paso, TX 79903
(915) 236-8525
Gr: PK-5 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3535.
Dr Joseph Torres Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
10700 Rushing
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 230-2000
Gr: PK-5 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 51:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 78 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 49,847 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : 83% (Top 30% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 48% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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