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#6517 of 8,552 schools in TX

Park EL

Elementary School · EL Paso ISD · EL Paso, TX

An EL Paso ISD elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

3601 EDGAR PARK AVE, EL Paso, TX 79904

  • Math 31% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 46% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.6Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.45 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.6Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency31% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency46% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-12.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-8.3 pts
Overall Proficiency39% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-0.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile38th
Resources & Environment7.2Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.2:1
District spending per student$12,931
Chronic Absenteeism27.6%

Students at Park EL score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

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2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency31%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency46%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 39% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
91%
ELA
89%
2010
Math
91%
ELA
93%
2011
Math
88%
ELA
95%
2012
Math
73%
ELA
81%
2013
Math
76%
ELA
81%
2014
Math
71%
ELA
81%
2015
Math
74%
ELA
78%
2016
Math
73%
ELA
66%
2017
Math
35%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
41%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
41%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2024
Math
31%
ELA
46%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 66% (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

82.8%

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 Park 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 33Car-Dependent
  • Transit 27Some Transit
  • Bike 33Somewhat 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

$40,892

Median home value

$117,400

Median rent

$1,017/mo

College educated

13.5%

Homeownership

42.4%

Poverty rate

24.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 79904; 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
Colin L Powell ELEnrollment path unverified4.7PK–51.0 mi572Compare →
H R Moye ELEnrollment path unverified3.9PK–51.4 mi279Compare →
Logan ELEnrollment path unverified3.5PK–51.5 mi548Compare →
Sunrise Mountain ELEnrollment path unverified6.2PK–51.5 mi416Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

EL Paso ISD

Schools in district
75
Rank in district
#40 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

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

About Park EL

Park EL is a public elementary school in EL Paso, TX, part of EL Paso ISD, serving approximately 384 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #6,517 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Park EL

What grades does Park EL serve?

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

How many students attend Park EL?

Park EL has an enrollment of approximately 384 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Park EL?

The student-teacher ratio at Park EL is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Park EL rank in TX?

Park EL ranks #6,517 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Park EL's MySchoolScout rating?

Park EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Park EL?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Park EL has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Park EL a charter school?

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

Is Park EL a Title I school?

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

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

82.8% of students at Park 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
384
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
El Paso County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
27.6%
Area population (ZIP 79904)
33,022
Area average commute
20.9 min
Area median age
33.1
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 79904; 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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