Vista Hills Elementary School

10801 La Subida Dr
El Paso, TX 79935
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 444 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Vista Hills Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 444 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Top 20% in TX
  • : 61% (Top 20%)
  • : 61% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Vista Hills Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Vista Hills Elementary School's student population of 444 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
444 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers

School Rankings

Vista Hills Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vista Hills Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
#1528 out of 8188 schools
(Top 20%)
61%
41%
61%
51%
45-49%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
96%
53%
Black
1%
13%
White
3%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.08
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Vista Hills Elementary School's ranking?
Vista Hills Elementary School is ranked #1528 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Vista Hills Elementary School?
444 students attend Vista Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Vista Hills Elementary School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vista Hills Elementary School?
Vista Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Vista Hills Elementary School offer ?
Vista Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Vista Hills Elementary School part of?
Vista Hills Elementary School is part of Ysleta Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Vista Hills Elementary School located?
Vista Hills Elementary School is located in the East El Paso neighborhood of El Paso, TX. There are 36 other public schools located in East El Paso.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 444 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 61% (Top 20%)
  • : 61% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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