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James P Butler Elementary

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James P Butler Elementary ranks 1630 th of 4651 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

1630^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 4,651 Texas Elementary Schools

Better than 65% of Texas elementary schools

Summary

James P Butler Elementary is a public elementary school in El Paso, Texas, serving 932 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Socorro Independent School District. The school has shown strong academic performance in reading, with proficiency rates above the district and state averages in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades. However, the school's 4th-grade math proficiency and 5th-grade science proficiency lag behind the district and state.

Compared to nearby schools, Sgt Roberto Ituarte and Cactus Trails consistently outperform James P Butler Elementary in both reading and mathematics proficiency across all grade levels. In contrast, some nearby schools, such as Paso Del Norte Fine Arts Academy, have lower proficiency rates than James P Butler Elementary.

The school's performance has fluctuated over the years, with its ranking among Texas elementary schools ranging from 461 in 2017-2018 to 2,625 in 2021-2022. The school's overall rating from SchoolDigger has also varied, ranging from 2 to 4 stars out of 5. Additionally, the school serves a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with 57.1% to 62.66% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in recent years.

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: Rebounding — 43rd percentile in 2022 → 65th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 65th (2025) from a 43rd-percentile low (2022)

✓Above the Texas median (65th percentile)

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school49%

District avg52%

Texas avg47%

1,630^th of 4,651

Texas public elementary schools ?

Top 35%▼ down 22 pts since 2015

From top 13% (2015) to top 35% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

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

304^th of 961Socorro 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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

Hispanic (2024)75th percentile+6 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2024)73rd percentile+5 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2023)73rd percentile+3 vs school

Male (2024)68th percentile~ school

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

White (2024)62nd percentile-6 vs school

Female (2024)60th percentile-8 vs school

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

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

Special Education (2024)38th percentile-30 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2024-2025) ?

Reading59%+5 vs state

Mathematics49%+3 vs state

Science23%-7 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 (2025)				Ranking (2024)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2025)		STAAR Spanish Mathematics (2025)		STAAR Spanish Science (2025)	STAAR EOC Algebra I (2025)	STAAR Reading (2025)						STAAR Mathematics (2025)					STAAR Science (2025)		STAAR Social Studies (2025)	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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Spanish Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Science 5th 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 Science 5th Grade	STAAR Science 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%)	58.9	1630^th of 4651 public elementary schools	65.0%		62.3	1483^rd of 4710 public elementary schools	68.5%	147							62.0	53.1	62.5				53.3	42.3	50.7			23.0			$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%)	87	492^nd of 4651 public elementary schools	89.4%		87	500^th of 4710 public elementary schools	89.4%	8							71.2	75.6	78.9				64.1	60.1	67.1			43.5			$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%)	57.2	1712^th of 4651 public elementary schools	63.2%		52.1	2046^th of 4710 public elementary schools	56.6%	334							68.0	60.8	54.8				56.3	43.9	42.1			19.3			$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%)	93.5	246^th of 4651 public elementary schools	94.7%		86.2	528^th of 4710 public elementary schools	88.8%	282		33.3		50.0	16.7		74.6	84.2	79.6				76.7	79.3	75.0			46.6			$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%)	67	1258^th of 4651 public elementary schools	73.0%		62.6	1470^th of 4710 public elementary schools	68.8%	212	20.0		20.0				54.9	66.2	69.3				48.7	61.2	57.2			18.7			$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%)	78.6	807^th of 4651 public elementary schools	82.6%		75.7	917^th of 4710 public elementary schools	80.5%	110							74.6	70.6	74.2				51.2	51.7	51.4			49.0			$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%)	50.9	2091^st of 4651 public elementary schools	55.0%		47.6	2329^th of 4710 public elementary schools	50.6%	238							51.6	68.5	52.1				38.3	46.9	44.6			18.2			$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%)	78.3	817^th of 4651 public elementary schools	82.4%		63.8	1423^rd of 4710 public elementary schools	69.8%	606							63.3	59.2	70.6				64.2	58.7	65.6			36.3			$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%)	41.8	2649^th of 4651 public elementary schools	43.0%		36.4	3070^th of 4710 public elementary schools	34.8%	421							42.4	53.4	55.8				32.6	44.1	42.0			19.6			$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%)	41.8	2655^th of 4651 public elementary schools	42.9%		46.5	2399^th of 4710 public elementary schools	49.1%	256						83.3	39.4	41.1	50.6	60.2	61.1	81.4	34.9	35.6	53.0	43.2	49.0	13.3	55.9	44.1	$11,057

Frequently Asked Questions about 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 1630^th of 4651 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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.

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