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Coldwell EL

Elementary School · EL Paso ISD · EL Paso, TX

An EL Paso ISD elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.

4101 ALTURA AVE, EL Paso, TX 79903

  • Math 43% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 52% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.7Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.44 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.7Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency43% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency52% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-0.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-2.3 pts
Overall Proficiency48% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+11.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile66th
Resources & Environment4.3Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.1:1
District spending per student$12,931
Chronic Absenteeism41.1%

Students at Coldwell EL score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency43%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency52%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 28 points since 2020, reaching 48% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
97%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
90%
2011
Math
91%
ELA
91%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
84%
ELA
91%
2014
Math
76%
ELA
88%
2015
Math
79%
ELA
82%
2016
Math
78%
ELA
74%
2017
Math
54%
ELA
54%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
54%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
54%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2022
Math
37%
ELA
46%
2024
Math
43%
ELA
52%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

91.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Coldwell EL sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 48Car-Dependent
  • Transit 31Some Transit
  • Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,783/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (EL Paso), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$38,294

Median home value

$118,300

Median rent

$883/mo

College educated

15.8%

Homeownership

58.6%

Poverty rate

30.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 79903; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Radford SchoolPrivate · tuition7.7privatePK–120.3 mi216Compare →
Crockett ELEnrollment path unverified3.2PK–50.7 mi452Compare →
Hillside ELEnrollment path unverified6.4PK–50.7 mi398Compare →
Loretto AcademyPrivate · tuition4.8privatePK–120.7 mi556Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

EL Paso ISD

Schools in district
75
Rank in district
#39 of 73
District spending per student
$12,931NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
24.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Coldwell EL is listed in EL PASO ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Coldwell EL

Coldwell EL is a public elementary school in EL Paso, TX, part of EL Paso ISD, serving approximately 394 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #6,392 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Coldwell EL

What grades does Coldwell EL serve?

Coldwell EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Coldwell EL?

Coldwell EL has an enrollment of approximately 394 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Coldwell EL?

The student-teacher ratio at Coldwell EL is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Coldwell EL rank in TX?

Coldwell EL ranks #6,392 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Coldwell EL's MySchoolScout rating?

Coldwell EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Coldwell EL?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Coldwell EL has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Coldwell EL a charter school?

No, Coldwell EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Coldwell EL a Title I school?

No, Coldwell EL is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Coldwell EL?

91.1% of students at Coldwell EL qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
394
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
El Paso County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
41.1%
Area population (ZIP 79903)
15,120
Area average commute
20.7 min
Area median age
42.3
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 79903; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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