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 2026 school year, there are 50 public preschools serving 24,812 students in El Paso Independent School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public pre schools in Texas.
Public Preschools in El Paso Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschool average of 77% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
77 Schools
4,210 Schools
# Students
48,118 Students
2,172,700 Students
# Teachers
3,278 Teachers
147,246 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

El Paso Independent School District, which is ranked #668 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.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#680 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
39%
44%
48%
51%
38%
46%
83%
90%
(2022-23)
36.1%
23%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.29
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
84%
55%
% Black
4%
13%
% White
9%
23%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,060 is higher than the state median of $13,371. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,232 is higher than the state median of $14,099. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% 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
$14,060
$13,371
Spending / Student
$18,232
$14,099

Best El Paso Independent School District Public Preschools (2026)

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 | 831 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #22.
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 | 784 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #33.
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 | 941 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #44.
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 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #55.
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 | 792 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
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 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
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 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
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 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #99.
Dr 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 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1010.
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 | 649 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1111.
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 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1212.
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 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1313.
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 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1414.
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 | 916 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1515.
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 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1616.
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 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
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 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
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 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1919.
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 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2020.
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 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2121.
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 | 889 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2222.
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 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2323.
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 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2424.
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 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2525.
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 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #2626.
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 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2727.
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 | 1,405 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2828.
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 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #2929.
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 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #3030.
Newman Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
10275 Alcan Dr
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 587-3580
Gr: PK-5 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3131.
Zavala Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
51 N Hammett St
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 496-8160
Gr: PK-5 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3232.
Coach Archie Duran Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5249 Bastille
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 236-5525
Gr: PK-5 | 648 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Aoy Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
901 S Campbell St
El Paso, TX 79901
(915) 236-0175
Gr: PK-5 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Nixon Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
11141 Loma Roja
El Paso, TX 79934
(915) 849-5700
Gr: PK-5 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #3535.
H R Moye Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4825 Alps
El Paso, TX 79904
(915) 230-5300
Gr: PK-5 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 77 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 48,118 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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