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James P Butler Elementary

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James P Butler Elementary ranks 1305 th of 4627 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

1305^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 4,627 Texas Elementary Schools

Better than 72% of Texas elementary schools

Summary

James P Butler Elementary is a mid-to-large sized school in El Paso, TX, serving 884 students from Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade in the Socorro Independent School District (Isd), located in a suburban area where about 61% of students are eligible for free or reduced lunch. This school stands out for its impressive ability to help students from low socio-economic backgrounds succeed, ranking in the 79th percentile for that group—higher than its overall 72nd percentile ranking—which shows it is especially effective at closing achievement gaps compared to many nearby schools.

After a dip in performance a few years ago, James P Butler is on a strong upward trend, improving its state ranking for three consecutive years to earn a 4-star rating. This positive momentum sets it apart from schools like Jane A Hambric School, which has been declining, and Paso Del Norte Fine Arts Academy, which has stagnated. The school also operates efficiently, spending less per student ($8,521) than most nearby peers, yet achieving better overall results than higher-spending schools like Sgt Roberto Ituarte ($10,186). A notable strength is 3rd-grade math, where 57% of students are proficient—12 points above the district average—though 4th-grade math lags behind, suggesting a potential transition issue in the curriculum.

While James P Butler excels in many areas, 5th-grade science scores are a common weakness shared with nearly every nearby school, with only Cactus Trails (just 0.92 miles away) performing significantly better in that subject. The school’s special education program has made a dramatic recovery, jumping from the 38th to the 72nd percentile recently, indicating recent interventions are working. For families considering this school, it offers a strong, resource-efficient option that particularly supports students from diverse backgrounds, though you may want to explore how the school addresses the 4th-grade math dip and the science slump if those subjects are a priority.

884

Students ?

18.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$7,540

Per pupil spending ?

60.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

14251 Ralph Seitsinger Dr
El Paso, TX 79938

(915) 937-8900

District: Socorro Independent School District (Isd)

Students who attend James P Butler Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Ssg Manuel R Puentes
High:	Pebble Hills High School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

84.7%

White:

8.8%

African American:

3.1%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 83rd percentile in 2016 → 72nd in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Texas average (56% vs 50% meeting standards)

✓Above the Texas median (72nd percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 11 percentile points since 2016

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

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school56%

District avg56%

Texas avg50%

1,305^th of 4,627

Texas public elementary schools ?

Top 28%▼ down 11 pts since 2016

From top 17% (2016) to top 28% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

14^th of 30Elementary Schools in the Socorro Independent School District (Isd)

264^th of 951Socorro 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	66.0	1305 of 4627	71.8%	★★★★☆
2025	58.9	1630 of 4651	65.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	62.3	1483 of 4710	68.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	65.0	1374 of 4647	70.4%	★★★★☆
2022	41.9	2625 of 4581	42.7%	★★☆☆☆
2021	53.1	1878 of 4578	59.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	82.7	599 of 4479	86.6%	★★★★☆
2018	86.9	461 of 4359	89.4%	★★★★☆
2017	79.1	744 of 4329	82.8%	★★★★☆
2016	80.1	736 of 4286	82.8%	★★★★☆
2015	83.3	555 of 4320	87.2%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2023	55.1	908 of 2443	62.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	47.2	1197 of 2421	50.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	71.3	453 of 2515	82.0%	★★★★☆
2018	86.9	168 of 2483	93.2%	★★★★★

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	46.8	2331 of 4461	47.7%	★★☆☆☆
2021	57.2	1367 of 4331	68.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	69.7	802 of 4295	81.3%	★★★★☆
2018	73.4	644 of 4240	84.8%	★★★★☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2024	47.0	1808 of 3668	50.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	62.1	1051 of 3556	70.4%	★★★★☆
2022	37.9	2324 of 3487	33.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	34.8	2374 of 3446	31.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	68.5	699 of 3333	79.0%	★★★★☆
2018	77.7	387 of 3226	88.0%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	69.0	1126 of 4575	75.4%	★★★★☆
2024	55.3	1845 of 4658	60.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	57.1	1734 of 4588	62.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	38.2	2880 of 4561	36.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	44.0	2356 of 4499	47.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	81.7	567 of 4348	87.0%	★★★★☆
2018	84.4	488 of 4306	88.7%	★★★★☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	47.1	2114 of 3075	31.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	70.3	800 of 2980	73.2%	★★★★☆
2022	53.5	1721 of 2958	41.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	51.1	1723 of 3006	42.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	66.1	1101 of 3184	65.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	63.3	1312 of 3106	57.8%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	69.5	965 of 4413	78.1%	★★★★☆
2024	66.1	1136 of 4465	74.6%	★★★★☆
2023	72.3	832 of 4401	81.1%	★★★★☆
2022	45.6	2409 of 4376	44.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	55.6	1602 of 4329	63.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	87.4	253 of 4188	94.0%	★★★★★
2018	89.5	207 of 4168	95.0%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	69.2	943 of 4520	79.1%	★★★★☆
2024	64.6	1223 of 4594	73.4%	★★★★☆
2023	71.3	835 of 4521	81.5%	★★★★☆
2022	47.0	2355 of 4477	47.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	51.6	1902 of 4451	57.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	90.1	153 of 4309	96.4%	★★★★★
2018	92.4	111 of 4264	97.4%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	60.0	1553 of 4582	66.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	62.2	1464 of 4647	68.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	70.4	1099 of 4585	76.0%	★★★★☆
2022	44.9	2454 of 4563	46.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	60.7	1455 of 4498	67.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	80.3	633 of 4357	85.5%	★★★★☆
2018	86.3	459 of 4319	89.4%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2018	84.6	102 of 1046	90.2%	★★★★★

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	59.0	1212 of 4301	71.8%	★★★★☆
2024	39.3	2644 of 4292	38.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	46.8	1843 of 4086	54.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	39.3	2320 of 3952	41.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	66.0	694 of 3799	81.7%	★★★★☆
2019	61.2	893 of 3684	75.8%	★★★★☆
2018	66.6	668 of 3558	81.2%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	66.6	911 of 3006	69.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	60.6	1167 of 3108	62.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	44.9	1843 of 3106	40.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	46.6	1742 of 3082	43.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	50.8	1458 of 3082	52.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	64.4	1000 of 3142	68.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	78.7	483 of 3127	84.6%	★★★★☆

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)

Multi-racial (2018)90th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)79th percentile+7 vs school

Hispanic (2026)78th percentile+6 vs school

Female (2026)75th percentile+4 vs school

Special Education (2026)72nd percentile~ school

White (2026)70th percentile~ school

Male (2026)66th percentile-6 vs school

African American (2023)63rd percentile-8 vs school

English Language Learner (2024)51st percentile-18 vs school

At Risk (2022)48th percentile+5 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2026)31st percentile-41 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

Reading60%+5 vs state

Mathematics53%+6 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Friday, May 31, 2019

This school is a student centered campus with the most helpful and friendly staff. Every event is taken above and beyond where administrators, teachers, staff, and the community come together! We are truly blessed that our child is part of this innovative campus! Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, May 30, 2019

I am so grateful to Mrs. Chavez and AP’s for doing such a wonderful job. My daughter has had six extraordinary years at Butler. She has had the best teachers who have prepared her for not only sixth grade, but for life. Thank you Butler for providing my daughter with a positive elementary experience. ❤️ Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, May 30, 2019

They are a school that offers programs besides the curriculum to teach to the whole child. Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, May 30, 2019

Based on my experience, JPB deserves ten gold stars. From the teachers , staff and administration I always felt apart of my child's education and at home in the school. I really cannot say enough about how kind and easy to work with the front office staff is consistently. My family experienced love and concern for my child’s education from Mrs. Chavez, the principal, down to each teacher he was assigned. The campus is always kept beautiful and up to date. This is clearly demonstrated with the great new “JPB” metal art deco in front of the school. James P. Butler our hats off to each staff member for your love and dedication in primary education . You all are where it all begins! Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, April 4, 2019

I am truly amazed at all the activities that this school holds for all the scholars.
The staff has treated me with dignity and respect.
I have seen the counselors in action my respects. The way they handle the "difficult" scholars is truly remarkable.
The teachers are amazing as well.
COMPLAINT: The copiers are a NIGHTMARE!! Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2026)	STAAR EOC Algebra I (2026)	STAAR Reading (2026)						STAAR Mathematics (2026)					STAAR Social Studies (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 4th Grade	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Total
James P Butler Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	14251 Ralph Seitsinger Dr	El Paso	79938	El Paso County	Socorro Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 937-8900	884	48	18.5	60.9%	78 (8.8%)	27 (3.1%)	749 (84.7%)	6 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	6 (0.7%)	17 (1.9%)	66	1305^th of 4627 public elementary schools	71.8%		58.9	1630^th of 4651 public elementary schools	65.0%	325	33.3		58.9	61.8	58.3				57.3	46.3	57.6				$7,540
Cactus Trails	Public	PK, KG-5	14701 Ralph Seitsinger Dr	El Paso	79938	El Paso County	Socorro Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 938-2602	1,006	56	18.0	59.7%	111 (11.0%)	36 (3.6%)	827 (82.2%)	7 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	22 (2.2%)	86.2	533^rd of 4627 public elementary schools	88.5%		87	492^nd of 4651 public elementary schools	89.4%	41			63.9	72.0	85.0				58.2	61.0	77.1				$8,448
Chester E Jordan	Public	PK, KG-5	13995 Jason Crandall Dr	El Paso	79938	El Paso County	Socorro Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 937-8800	755	45	16.8	75.8%	44 (5.8%)	33 (4.4%)	656 (86.9%)	6 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (2.1%)	68.6	1204^th of 4627 public elementary schools	74.0%		57.2	1712^th of 4651 public elementary schools	63.2%	508			62.4	54.9	62.2				52.0	54.9	59.1				$9,078
Sgt Roberto Ituarte	Public	PK, KG-5	12860 Tierra Sonora	El Paso	79938	El Paso County	Socorro Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 937-7000	659	39	16.8	70.7%	60 (9.1%)	24 (3.6%)	556 (84.4%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	16 (2.4%)	91.8	298^th of 4627 public elementary schools	93.6%		93.5	246^th of 4651 public elementary schools	94.7%	52			69.3	69.0	80.2				68.0	80.3	77.9				$8,960
Sgt Jose F Carrasco Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	14900 Tierra Mirage	El Paso	79938	El Paso County	Socorro Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 938-2400	1,067	62	17.2	57.4%	143 (13.4%)	50 (4.7%)	835 (78.3%)	12 (1.1%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	23 (2.2%)	69.9	1141^st of 4627 public elementary schools	75.3%		67	1258^th of 4651 public elementary schools	73.0%	117			53.9	58.6	72.2				42.9	59.3	62.4				$8,065
Idea Edgemere Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	15101 Edgemere Blvd	El Paso	79938	El Paso County	Idea Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 201-1959	788	39	20.3	63.8%	66 (8.4%)	45 (5.7%)	663 (84.1%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	9 (1.1%)	71.6	1071^st of 4627 public elementary schools	76.9%		78.6	807^th of 4651 public elementary schools	82.6%	264			65.3	70.6	76.2				60.5	41.3	46.6				$8,641
Purple Heart Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	14400 Gr Campuzano	El Paso	79938	El Paso County	Socorro Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 938-2200	914	52	17.6	71.8%	90 (9.8%)	47 (5.1%)	751 (82.2%)	6 (0.7%)	3 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	15 (1.6%)	57	1760^th of 4627 public elementary schools	62.0%		50.9	2091^st of 4651 public elementary schools	55.0%	331			53.9	56.8	66.7				47.8	40.5	45.7				$7,946
Lujan-Chavez Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2200 Sun Country Rd	El Paso	79938	El Paso County	Socorro Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 937-8700	923	51	17.9	70.4%	76 (8.2%)	37 (4.0%)	763 (82.7%)	11 (1.2%)	3 (0.3%)	5 (0.5%)	28 (3.0%)	76.9	873^rd of 4627 public elementary schools	81.1%		78.3	817^th of 4651 public elementary schools	82.4%	56			57.0	69.0	65.9				42.2	75.3	68.8				$7,828
Paso Del Norte Fine Arts Academy	Public	PK, KG-5	12300 Tierra Este Rd	El Paso	79938	El Paso County	Socorro Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 937-6200	862	49	17.4	71.9%	61 (7.1%)	33 (3.8%)	728 (84.5%)	19 (2.2%)	3 (0.3%)	3 (0.3%)	15 (1.7%)	52.3	1995^th of 4627 public elementary schools	56.9%		41.8	2649^th of 4651 public elementary schools	43.0%	654			52.4	54.1	59.1				37.3	41.8	55.5				$7,936
Jane A Hambric School	Public	PK, KG-8	3535 Nolan Richardson Dr	El Paso	79936	El Paso County	Socorro Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 937-4600	740	51	14.5	83.8%	19 (2.6%)	9 (1.2%)	706 (95.4%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	46.9	2280^th of 4627 public elementary schools	50.7%		41.8	2655^th of 4651 public elementary schools	42.9%	375		80.9	53.0	39.1	55.0	55.8	60.7	70.5	36.4	43.8	48.4	37.7	56.8	46.3	$11,057

Frequently Asked Questions about James P Butler Elementary

What district is James P Butler Elementary in?

Socorro Independent School District (Isd)

What is the racial makeup of James P Butler Elementary?

Students at James P Butler Elementary are 85% Hispanic, 9% White, 3% African American, 2% Two or more races.

How many students attend James P Butler Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 884 students attended James P Butler Elementary.

What schools do graduates of James P Butler Elementary attend?

Students who attend James P Butler Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Ssg Manuel R Puentes
High : Pebble Hills High School

Is James P Butler Elementary a good school?

James P Butler Elementary ranks 1305^th of 4627 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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2025–26 STAAR, STAAR EOC & STAAR Spanish test scoresJun 12, 2026

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2023–24 dropout rates & graduation ratesSep 17, 2025

2024–25 STAAR EOC & STAAR Spanish test scoresJun 23, 2025

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