El Paso ISD is a large rural district in Texas with an enrollment of 47,994 students across 91 schools. The district experienced a 5.5% enrollment decline from the prior year, representing a contraction in its student population. With 3,322.7 teachers, the district maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14.4:1.
Academic performance measures indicate areas requiring attention. Math proficiency stands at 40.0% while reading proficiency reaches 50.0%. The graduation rate of 82.3% falls notably below Texas's state average of 92.3%. The dropout rate of 1.9% remains relatively low, though chronic absenteeism at 31.3% represents a significant challenge affecting student engagement.
The district serves a demographically distinct population, with 84.1% Hispanic students, 71.3% economically disadvantaged students, and 36.1% English learners. Additionally, 13.5% of students receive special education services. These characteristics reflect the community composition and present distinct instructional needs.
Financially, El Paso ISD operates with a total budget of $676.6 million and per-pupil spending of $11,653, which is below the state average of $12,908. Revenue distribution shows reliance on state funding at 49.4%, local funding at 34.3%, and federal funding at 16.3%. The funding structure and spending levels provide context for the district's resource allocation relative to state benchmarks.
This summary was generated by AI from public data sources. Last updated May 4, 2026.
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Total Students
47,994
Schools
91
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,653
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data, NCES F-33 Finance Survey, EDFacts
Federal Data Year: 2020-21
State Data Year: 2024-25
Note: Some data may be unavailable for certain districts or years. Proficiency rates reflect state-specific assessment standards.
Math Proficiency
40.0%
Gap between highest and lowest performing racial/ethnic subgroups
Gap interpretation:Large gaps (>10%) indicate significant disparities between student groups that may benefit from targeted intervention programs.
STAAR Performance Levels:
Source: Texas Education Agency, Texas Academic Performance Reports (TAPR), 2024-25 School Year