Serving 329 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ysleta Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 60-64% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to 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 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 329 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: YSLETA EL serves the southern part of El Paso, TX, covering an area of approximately 1.1 square miles. Most families within this zone can expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest distance to the zone's edge being around 1.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ysleta Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Ysleta Elementary School's student population of 329 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
329 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ysleta Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ysleta Elementary School is 0.06, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2686 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
97%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
24%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ysleta Elementary School's ranking?
Ysleta Elementary School is ranked #2686 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Ysleta Elementary School often compared to?
Ysleta Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Presa Elementary School, Del Valle Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Ysleta Elementary School?
329 students attend Ysleta Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Ysleta Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ysleta Elementary School?
Ysleta Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ysleta Elementary School offer ?
Ysleta Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Ysleta Elementary School part of?
Ysleta Elementary School is part of Ysleta Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Ysleta Elementary School located?
Ysleta Elementary School is located in the Pueblos Viejos neighborhood of El Paso, TX.
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