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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 2026-27 school year, there are 62 public elementary schools serving 31,555 students in El Paso Independent School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public elementary schools in Texas.
Public Elementary Schools in El Paso Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (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 76% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
77 Schools
6,842 Schools
# Students
48,118 Students
3,732,647 Students
# Teachers
3,278 Teachers
250,039 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
El Paso Independent School District, which is ranked #667 of all 1,193 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.
Overall District Rank
#680 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
44%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
51%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
46%
Graduation Rate
83%
90.3%
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Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)36.1%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.29
0.64
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% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
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% Hispanic
84%
54%
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% Black
4%
13%
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% White
9%
24%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,264 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,449. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,605 is less than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$735 MM
$85,353 MM
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Spending
$751 MM
$91,739 MM
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Revenue / Student
$15,264
$15,449
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Spending / Student
$15,605
$16,605
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Best El Paso Independent School District Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marguerite J Lundy Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6201 High Ridge Dr
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 230-5148
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 230-5148
Gr: PK-5 | 831 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Hornedo Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6101 High Ridge
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 231-2200
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 231-2200
Gr: 6-8 | 1,442 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Tippin Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6541 Bear Rdg Dr
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 585-4750
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 585-4750
Gr: PK-5 | 784 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #44.
Milam Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5000 Luke St
El Paso, TX 79908
(915) 587-2520
El Paso, TX 79908
(915) 587-2520
Gr: PK-5 | 941 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #55.
Western Hills Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
530 Thunderbird Dr
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 832-6950
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 832-6950
Gr: PK-5 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #66.
Tom Lea Jr Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4851 Marcus Uribe Dr
El Paso, TX 79934
(915) 774-7725
El Paso, TX 79934
(915) 774-7725
Gr: PK-5 | 792 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Cielo Vista Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9000 Basil Ct
El Paso, TX 79925
(915) 236-8375
El Paso, TX 79925
(915) 236-8375
Gr: PK-5 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Hawkins Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5816 Stephenson Ave
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 587-2660
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 587-2660
Gr: PK-5 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Whitaker Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4700 Rutherford Dr
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 236-6275
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 236-6275
Gr: PK-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1010.
Dr Green Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5430 Buckley Dr
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 231-2700
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 231-2700
Gr: PK-5 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1111.
Polk Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
940 Belvidere St
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 236-2775
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 236-2775
Gr: PK-5 | 649 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1212.
Zach White Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4256 Roxbury Dr
El Paso, TX 79922
(915) 584-1141
El Paso, TX 79922
(915) 584-1141
Gr: PK-5 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1313.
Telles Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2851 Grant Ave Bldg A
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 236-7800
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 236-7800
Gr: 6-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1414.
Lamar Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1440 E Cliff Dr
El Paso, TX 79902
(915) 351-3200
El Paso, TX 79902
(915) 351-3200
Gr: PK-5 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1515.
Kohlberg Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1445 Nardo Goodman
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 833-9405
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 833-9405
Gr: PK-5 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1616.
Mesita Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3307 N Stanton
El Paso, TX 79902
(915) 496-8180
El Paso, TX 79902
(915) 496-8180
Gr: PK-5 | 916 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1717.
Bliss Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4401 Sheridan Rd
El Paso, TX 79906
(915) 236-5150
El Paso, TX 79906
(915) 236-5150
Gr: PK-5 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1818.
William C Herrera Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
350 Coates Dr
El Paso, TX 79932
(915) 774-7700
El Paso, TX 79932
(915) 774-7700
Gr: PK-5 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1919.
Wiggs Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1300 Cir Dr
El Paso, TX 79902
(915) 231-2100
El Paso, TX 79902
(915) 231-2100
Gr: 6-8 | 943 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Park Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3601 Edgar Park Ave
El Paso, TX 79904
(915) 587-3540
El Paso, TX 79904
(915) 587-3540
Gr: PK-5 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Putnam Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6508 Fiesta Dr
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 236-3225
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 236-3225
Gr: PK-5 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2222.
Clendenin Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2701 Harrison Ave
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 236-5300
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 236-5300
Gr: PK-5 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2323.
Young Women's Steam Research & Preparatory Academy
(Math: 34% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2231 Arizona Ave
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 236-4830
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 236-4830
Gr: 6-12 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2424.
Moreno Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2300 San Diego
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 832-6650
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 832-6650
Gr: PK-5 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2525.
General Douglas Macarthur Pk-8
(Math: 44% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8101 Whitus Dr
El Paso, TX 79925
(915) 236-8750
El Paso, TX 79925
(915) 236-8750
Gr: PK-8 | 889 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2626.
Charles Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4909 Trojan Dr
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 236-6550
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 236-6550
Gr: 6-8 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2727.
Guerrero Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7530 Lakehurst Rd
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 231-2680
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 231-2680
Gr: PK-5 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2828.
Barron Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11155 Whitey Ford St
El Paso, TX 79934
(915) 236-5075
El Paso, TX 79934
(915) 236-5075
Gr: PK-5 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2929.
Hillside Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4500 Clifton Ave
El Paso, TX 79903
(915) 587-2560
El Paso, TX 79903
(915) 587-2560
Gr: PK-5 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3030.
Colin L Powell Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4750 Ellerthorpe
El Paso, TX 79904
(915) 230-5375
El Paso, TX 79904
(915) 230-5375
Gr: PK-5 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #3131.
Rivera Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6445 Escondido Dr
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 236-3700
El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 236-3700
Gr: PK-5 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #3232.
Richardson Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11350 Loma Franklin Dr
El Paso, TX 79934
(915) 236-6650
El Paso, TX 79934
(915) 236-6650
Gr: 6-8 | 758 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #3333.
Don Haskins Pk-8
(Math: 36% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 Mulberry
El Paso, TX 79932
(915) 236-3400
El Paso, TX 79932
(915) 236-3400
Gr: PK-8 | 1,405 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #3434.
Coldwell Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4101 Altura Ave
El Paso, TX 79903
(915) 236-8525
El Paso, TX 79903
(915) 236-8525
Gr: PK-5 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #3535.
Dr Joseph Torres Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10700 Rushing
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 230-2000
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 230-2000
Gr: PK-5 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
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