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Colin L Powell Elementary

Q: Is Colin L Powell Elementary a good school?

Colin L Powell Elementary ranks 2130 th of 4627 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

2130^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 4,627 Texas Elementary Schools

Better than 54% of Texas elementary schools

Summary

Colin L Powell Elementary is a PK-5 school in El Paso, TX, serving 576 students within the El Paso Independent School District (Isd), and it has recently achieved its best performance in nearly a decade with a 3-star rating and a 54th percentile rank.

This school stands out for its remarkable ability to support all students, especially those who often face the biggest challenges. While nearly 79% of its students come from low-income households, Powell Elementary ranks in the 70th percentile for low socio-economic status students—a full 16 points higher than its overall rank. This means the school is not just average for its area; it is genuinely effective at closing achievement gaps. It also excels with special education students (72nd percentile) and gifted students (76th percentile). This is a clear turnaround story: just five years ago, the school had a 1-star rating, but it has shown consistent improvement, jumping 20 percentile points in the last two years alone. In contrast, nearby Logan Elementary, which serves a similar population, ranks in the 5th percentile, highlighting that Powell’s success is due to its specific programs and staff, not just its neighborhood.

Academically, the school shows a promising trend in math, with 4th-grade math proficiency (51.85%) now outperforming both the district and state averages. However, science remains a significant area for improvement, with 5th-grade proficiency rates lagging behind. While Bliss Elementary is the top-ranked school in the immediate area (71st percentile), Powell is closing the gap despite serving a more economically disadvantaged student body. This suggests that Powell is adding exceptional value for its students, making it a strong and improving choice for families in the area.

576

Students ?

15.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,878

Per pupil spending ?

78.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

4750 Ellerthorpe
El Paso, TX 79904-4319

(915) 230-5375

District: El Paso Independent School District (Isd)

Students who attend Colin L Powell Elementary usually attend:

High:

Chapin High School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

46.4%

White:

28.0%

African American:

12.3%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 29th percentile in 2021 → 54th in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 54th (2026) from a 29th-percentile low (2021)

✓Above the Texas median (54th percentile)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school49%

District avg52%

Texas avg51%

2,130^th of 4,627

Texas public elementary schools ?

Top 46%▼ down 10 pts since 2016

From top 36% (2016) to top 46% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

18^th of 43Elementary Schools in the El Paso Independent School District (Isd)

531^st of 951El Paso Independent School District (Isd) among Texas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	49.8	2130 of 4627	54.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	41.6	2665 of 4651	42.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	36.0	3098 of 4710	34.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	41.7	2682 of 4647	42.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	40.5	2713 of 4581	40.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	28.7	3253 of 4578	28.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	41.7	2583 of 4479	42.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	51.8	1904 of 4359	56.3%	★★★☆☆
2017	44.3	2270 of 4329	47.6%	★★☆☆☆
2016	64.1	1562 of 4286	63.6%	★★★☆☆
2015	60.2	1779 of 4320	58.8%	★★★☆☆
2014	56.3	1963 of 4260	53.9%	★★★☆☆
2013	58.6	1817 of 4221	57.0%	★★★☆☆
2012	61.2	1633 of 4206	61.2%	★★★☆☆
2011	54.7	2154 of 4095	47.4%	★★☆☆☆
2010	53.2	2158 of 3937	45.2%	★★☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	63.3	648 of 2406	73.1%	★★★★☆
2024	39.8	1506 of 2443	38.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	44.1	1282 of 2443	47.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	55.4	907 of 2421	62.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	25.1	2058 of 2444	15.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	54.2	979 of 2515	61.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	55.5	917 of 2483	63.1%	★★★☆☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	39.9	2819 of 4461	36.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	41.6	2449 of 4331	43.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	28.8	3480 of 4295	19.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	35.1	3021 of 4240	28.8%	★☆☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2024	40.5	2178 of 3668	40.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	19.7	3254 of 3556	8.5%	☆☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	53.1	1914 of 4575	58.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	37.5	2994 of 4658	35.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	36.5	3013 of 4588	34.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	35.6	3061 of 4561	32.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	40.5	2557 of 4499	43.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	49.5	2088 of 4348	52.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	43.9	2366 of 4306	45.1%	★★☆☆☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	69.6	752 of 3075	75.5%	★★★★☆
2023	9.9	2867 of 2980	3.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	16.2	2774 of 2958	6.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	12.0	2797 of 3006	7.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	22.6	2862 of 3184	10.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	26.8	2689 of 3106	13.4%	★☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	45.9	2348 of 4413	46.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	36.9	2994 of 4465	32.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	48.8	2127 of 4401	51.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	54.7	1777 of 4376	59.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	37.3	2743 of 4329	36.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	57.5	1541 of 4188	63.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	60.4	1356 of 4168	67.5%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	61.8	1334 of 4520	70.5%	★★★★☆
2024	36.9	3137 of 4594	31.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	47.4	2346 of 4521	48.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	47.8	2294 of 4477	48.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	32.6	3206 of 4451	28.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	55.9	1643 of 4309	61.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	60.2	1369 of 4264	67.9%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	46.3	2351 of 4582	48.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	35.7	3098 of 4647	33.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	46.7	2349 of 4585	48.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	46.4	2360 of 4563	48.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	19.9	3876 of 4498	13.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	34.8	3019 of 4357	30.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	58.3	1573 of 4319	63.6%	★★★☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	62.3	409 of 1106	63.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	61.5	418 of 1099	62.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	30.2	782 of 1004	22.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	40.6	708 of 1112	36.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	38.3	710 of 1046	32.1%	★★☆☆☆

Native American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2019	8.4	24 of 25	4.0%	☆☆☆☆☆

Pacific Islander

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	47.8	7 of 12	41.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	35.5	13 of 17	23.5%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	59.1	1204 of 4301	72.0%	★★★★☆
2024	53.1	1701 of 4292	60.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	61.6	1032 of 4086	74.7%	★★★★☆
2022	51.5	1486 of 3952	62.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	40.7	1999 of 3799	47.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	51.6	1333 of 3684	63.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	57.1	1054 of 3558	70.4%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	35.0	2163 of 3006	28.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	27.8	2507 of 3108	19.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	22.3	2674 of 3106	13.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	16.6	2830 of 3082	8.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	20.1	2719 of 3082	11.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	21.7	2745 of 3142	12.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	43.0	1847 of 3127	40.9%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Gifted and Talented (2026)76th percentile+22 vs school

African American (2026)73rd percentile+19 vs school

Special Education (2026)72nd percentile+18 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)70th percentile+17 vs school

Multi-racial (2026)63rd percentile+9 vs school

Female (2026)58th percentile+4 vs school

Male (2026)49th percentile-5 vs school

Hispanic (2026)47th percentile-7 vs school

Pacific Islander (2022)42nd percentile~ school

English Language Learner (2024)41st percentile+6 vs school

At Risk (2022)37th percentile-4 vs school

White (2026)28th percentile-26 vs school

Native American (2019)4th percentile-38 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

Reading51%-3 vs state

Mathematics46%~ state avg

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What people are saying

by a parent
Friday, June 5, 2015

Mr V, the principal of the school, has very high expectations of his students and tries hard to help them achieve those standards. He appears to care deeply about the whole child, and I take comfort in that. Life is not ONLY about college and grades, it's also very much about character.

Things are a work in progress, so if you have concerns please don't sit on them or vent on facebook pages. Be proactive as a parent at least with your child's teachers. Talk with school officials to get your questions answered and take the appropriate steps to getting the school the help it needs in those areas of concern.

My opinion of positives include frequent and many field trips, school dances, celebrations. I have found staff to be caring and helpful for the most part. The school is neat and clean and decorated in a way that appeals to children. In general, the tone of the school is bright and uplifting.

I do feel Powell would do well to establish a kindness code and have teachers so knowledgeable that they can quote it and apply it to students. Behavioral issues need attention, but nothing that training and follow-up can't handle. Curriculum is based on the state of Texas, and my opinion of that is not final. Some aspects are fantastic, others are ridiculous, but again it is a TEXAS issue, not Powell.

I feel this was (is) a safe school for my child. I taught my kids basic problem solving techniques, and I feel there was nothing this past year that wasn't something she couldn't handle. That is not to say everyone else's experience was like ours, but many people I talk to agree with me. I should note my child was a 5th grader.

Visit the school, talk to people and base your decision on that interaction. So many negatives I'd read about I never experienced at Powell, and a few positives I hadn't either. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2026)			STAAR Spanish Mathematics (2026)			STAAR Reading (2026)			STAAR Mathematics (2026)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Spanish Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	Total
Colin L Powell Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4750 Ellerthorpe	El Paso	79904	El Paso County	El Paso Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 230-5375	576	38	15.3	78.8%	161 (28.0%)	71 (12.3%)	267 (46.4%)	5 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (4.7%)	45 (7.8%)	49.8	2130^th of 4627 public elementary schools	54.0%		41.6	2665^th of 4651 public elementary schools	42.7%	535							51.7	47.5	56.0	42.1	51.9	42.0	$9,878
Logan Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3200 Ellerthorpe Ave	El Paso	79904	El Paso County	El Paso Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 231-2720	606	38	15.7	79.0%	109 (18.0%)	67 (11.1%)	366 (60.4%)	5 (0.8%)	7 (1.2%)	7 (1.2%)	45 (7.4%)	12.2	4413^th of 4627 public elementary schools	4.6%		21.9	3923^rd of 4651 public elementary schools	15.7%	490	0.0			0.0			37.7	32.8	34.1	13.2	19.7	25.0	$11,292
Park Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3601 Edgar Park Ave	El Paso	79904	El Paso County	El Paso Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 587-3540	368	30	12.2	81.8%	21 (5.7%)	13 (3.5%)	320 (87.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	9 (2.4%)	34	3150^th of 4627 public elementary schools	31.9%		37.2	2973^rd of 4651 public elementary schools	36.1%	177							38.8	49.1	55.3	28.6	45.5	26.5	$12,545
Sunrise Mountain Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7710 Pandora St	El Paso	79904	El Paso County	El Paso Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 587-3560	397	32	12.4	93.2%	7 (1.8%)	5 (1.3%)	383 (96.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	44.3	2426^th of 4627 public elementary schools	47.6%		50.8	2096^th of 4651 public elementary schools	54.9%	330	22.2	33.3	42.9	44.4	50.0	28.6	42.2	60.8	58.5	31.1	32.7	51.2	$11,976
Travis Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5000 N Stevens St	El Paso	79930	El Paso County	El Paso Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 231-2740	200	17	11.9	92.0%	10 (5.0%)	2 (1.0%)	185 (92.5%)	3 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40.8	2676^th of 4627 public elementary schools	42.2%		19.5	4055^th of 4651 public elementary schools	12.8%	1379	40.0	61.5	62.5	10.0	61.5	62.5	41.7	46.7	40.0	41.7	53.3	48.0	$15,373
Bliss Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4401 Sheridan Rd	El Paso	79906	El Paso County	El Paso Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 236-5150	459	35	13.0	67.8%	127 (27.7%)	83 (18.1%)	180 (39.2%)	11 (2.4%)	3 (0.7%)	12 (2.6%)	43 (9.4%)	64.9	1355^th of 4627 public elementary schools	70.7%		50.7	2105^th of 4651 public elementary schools	54.7%	750							50.0	64.9	72.5	44.3	57.9	50.0	$10,039
H R Moye Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4825 Alps	El Paso	79904	El Paso County	El Paso Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 230-5300	286	25	11.3	96.5%	8 (2.8%)	6 (2.1%)	268 (93.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.7%)	30.9	3378^th of 4627 public elementary schools	27.0%		15.7	4250^th of 4651 public elementary schools	8.6%	872	13.3	42.9	0.0	0.0	16.7	0.0	44.8	24.1	57.6	34.5	23.3	42.4	$15,247
Clendenin Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2701 Harrison Ave	El Paso	79930	El Paso County	El Paso Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 236-5300	438	32	13.8	90.6%	10 (2.3%)	15 (3.4%)	398 (90.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (1.4%)	8 (1.8%)	41	2662^nd of 4627 public elementary schools	42.5%		42.2	2627^th of 4651 public elementary schools	43.5%	35	22.2	0.0	25.0	16.7	18.8	25.0	44.8	48.2	61.2	29.8	36.8	47.9	$11,391
Rusk Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3601 Copia St	El Paso	79930	El Paso County	El Paso Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 236-0475	186	17	11.1	89.8%	3 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	182 (97.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)													$13,147
Whitaker Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4700 Rutherford Dr	El Paso	79924	El Paso County	El Paso Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 236-6275	386	29	13.1	83.2%	15 (3.9%)	15 (3.9%)	338 (87.6%)	2 (0.5%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.4%)	22.9	3879^th of 4627 public elementary schools	16.2%		41.9	2647^th of 4651 public elementary schools	43.1%	1232	42.9	37.5	57.1	0.0	25.0	57.1	33.3	54.8	45.8	10.4	19.1	35.4	$11,228

Frequently Asked Questions about Colin L Powell Elementary

What district is Colin L Powell Elementary in?

El Paso Independent School District (Isd)

Is Colin L Powell Elementary a good school?

Colin L Powell Elementary ranks 2130^th of 4627 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Colin L Powell Elementary attend?

Students who attend Colin L Powell Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Chapin High School

What is the racial makeup of Colin L Powell Elementary?

Students at Colin L Powell Elementary are 46% Hispanic, 28% White, 12% African American, 8% Two or more races, 5% Pacific Islander.

How many students attend Colin L Powell Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 576 students attended Colin L Powell Elementary.

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