EL PASO ISD

Texas · Public School District

Schools

49,309

Students

$15,379

Per-Pupil Spend

+7% nat'l

75.6%

Free Lunch Rate

+23pp vs nat'l

87.6%

Graduation Rate

≈ nat'l avg

District Overview

EL PASO ISD is a public school district in Texas serving 49,309 students across 75 schools. It includes 48 elementary, 10 middle, 17 high schools. Its graduation rate of 87.6% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $15,379 is near the national average for a US public school district. 76% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 45/100.

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All Schools (75)

Elementary Schools48 schools

School	Grades	Students
ABOUT FACE PROGRAM EL	03–05	5
AOY EL	PK–05	275
BARRON EL	PK–05	383
BLISS EL	PK–05	532
CHARLES Q MURPHREE PK-8	PK–08	849
CIELO VISTA EL	PK–05	272
CLENDENIN EL	PK–05	398
COACH ARCHIE DURAN EL	PK–05	737
COLDWELL EL	PK–05	435
COLIN L POWELL EL	PK–05	517
COOLEY EL	PK–05	411
CROCKETT EL	PK–05	457
DON HASKINS PK-8	PK–08	1,674
DOUGLASS EL	PK–05	511
DR JOSEFINA VILLAMIL TINAJERO PK-8	PK–08	1,246
DR JOSEPH TORRES EL	PK–05	604
GENERAL DOUGLAS MACARTHUR PK-8	PK–08	916
GREEN EL	PK–05	363
GUERRERO EL	PK–05	395
H R MOYE EL	PK–05	299
HART EL	PK–05	380
HAWKINS EL	PK–05	262
HILLSIDE EL	PK–05	465
HUGHEY EL	PK–05	531
KOHLBERG EL	PK–05	472
LAMAR EL	PK–05	271
LOGAN EL	PK–05	587
MARGUERITE J LUNDY EL	PK–05	801
MESITA EL	PK–05	940
MILAM EL	PK–05	845
MORENO EL	PK–05	392
NEWMAN EL	PK–05	264
NIXON EL	PK–05	610
PARK EL	PK–05	401
POLK EL	PK–05	627
PUTNAM EL	PK–05	266
RIVERA EL	PK–05	256
RUSK EL	PK–05	226
STANTON EL	PK–05	378
SUNRISE MOUNTAIN EL	PK–05	473
TIPPIN EL	PK–05	672
TOM LEA JR EL	PK–05	809
TRAVIS EL	PK–05	228
WESTERN HILLS EL	PK–05	343
WHITAKER EL	PK–05	331
WILLIAM C HERRERA EL	PK–05	571
ZACH WHITE EL	PK–05	355
ZAVALA EL	PK–05	291

Middle Schools10 schools

School	Grades	Students
BROWN MIDDLE	06–08	718
CANYON HILLS MIDDLE	06–08	524
CHARLES MIDDLE	06–08	450
CPT GABRIEL NAVARRETE MIDDLE	06–08	907
GUILLEN MIDDLE	06–08	502
HORNEDO MIDDLE	06–08	1,296
MAGOFFIN MIDDLE	06–08	540
RICHARDSON MIDDLE	06–08	757
ROSS MIDDLE	06–08	658
WIGGS MIDDLE	06–08	861

High Schools17 schools

School	Grades	Students
ANDRESS H S	09–12	1,530
AUSTIN H S	09–12	1,184
BOWIE H S	09–12	1,117
BURGES H S	09–12	1,478
CAREER & TECH ED CTR	11–12	9
CHAPIN H S	09–12	1,718
COLLEGE CAREER TECHNOLOGY ACADEMY (CCTA)	09–12	137
CORONADO H S	09–12	2,391
DELTA ACADEMY	07–12	57
EL PASO H S	09–12	1,580
FRANKLIN H S	09–12	3,149
IRVIN H S	09–12	987
JEFFERSON H S	09–12	1,107
SILVA HEALTH MAGNET	09–12	510
TELLES ACADEMY	06–12	43
TRANSMOUNTAIN EARLY COLLEGE H S	09–12	348
YOUNG WOMEN'S STEAM RESEARCH & PREPARATORY ACADEMY	06–12	425

District Finances

Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,379Near national avg

National avg $14,347

Revenue Sources

44%

33%

State

44.1%

Local (property tax)

33.5%

Federal

22.4%

Funding is shared between state (44%) and local sources (33%), with notable federal support (22%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.

District Snapshot

Schools

49,309

Students

76%

Free Lunch

$15K

Per-Pupil

Graduation Rate87.6%

Opportunity Score45/100

StateTexas →

School Rankings

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Strengths & Considerations

Range of school options

With 75 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.

High economic need in community

76% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.

Heavy reliance on federal aid

22% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.

Location

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in EL PASO ISD?

EL PASO ISD has 75 public schools, serving a total of 49,309 students.

What is the graduation rate for EL PASO ISD?

The graduation rate is 87.6%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.

How much does EL PASO ISD spend per student?

EL PASO ISD spends $15,379 per pupil — 7% above the national average of $14,347.

What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in EL PASO ISD?

76% of students in EL PASO ISD qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.

Are there charter schools in EL PASO ISD?

No, EL PASO ISD does not currently include any charter schools.

What grade levels does EL PASO ISD serve?

EL PASO ISD serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the opportunity score for EL PASO ISD?

The median opportunity score across schools in EL PASO ISD is 45/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.