Vilas Elementary School (Closed 2016)

220 Lawton St
El Paso, TX 79902
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 278 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Vilas Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-84% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was approximately equal to the Texas state average of 73%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 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 76% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
278 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
(14-15)
80-84%
73%
(14-15)
70-74%
73%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
97%
54%
Black
n/a
13%
White
1%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.06
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
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?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% TX state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% TX state average).
How many students attend Vilas Elementary School?
278 students attend Vilas Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Vilas Elementary School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Vilas Elementary School?
Vilas Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Vilas Elementary School offer ?
Vilas Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Vilas Elementary School part of?
Vilas Elementary School is part of El Paso Independent School District.

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