Bliss Elementary

Summary:

Bliss Elementary is a public elementary school in El Paso, Texas, serving 532 students in grades PK-5. It is part of the El Paso Independent School District, which is ranked 610 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bliss Elementary stands out for its diverse student population, with 35.15% White, 16.35% African American, and 35.9% Hispanic students. The school has shown strong academic performance, particularly in reading and science. In the 2023-2024 school year, 77.5% of 5th-grade students were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, significantly higher than the district (53.63%) and state (53.96%) averages. Bliss Elementary has also performed well across various student subgroups, ranking in the top 25% of Texas elementary schools for female students, African American students, and special education students.

Compared to nearby schools, Bliss Elementary has a relatively high percentage of students (63.35%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families. However, the school's per-student spending has increased from $9,336 in 2018-2019 to $12,302 in 2020-2021, suggesting a commitment to investing in resources and programs. Bliss Elementary also maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.5 to 14.4 over the past few years, which is lower than the nearby schools. While Bliss Elementary generally outperforms the nearby schools in academic metrics, some other schools, such as Coldwell Elementary, have also shown strong performance, particularly in reading and mathematics.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 4401 Sheridan Rd
       El Paso, TX  79906-3400


(915) 236-5150

District: El Paso Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1416th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,302 Help


Students who attend Bliss Elementary usually attend:

High:    Chapin High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.3 Help
Number of students:  532

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
35.9%
White:
35.2%
African American:
16.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  63.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Bliss Elementary ranks better than 69.7% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 10th among 42 ranked elementary schools in the El Paso Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.7. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Bliss Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (35.9%), White (35.2%), African American (16.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 63.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bliss Elementary is 14.3. 32 elementary schools in the El Paso Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bliss Elementary is $12,302. 28 elementary schools in the El Paso Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Bliss Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

El Paso Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks El Paso Independent School District (Isd) 610th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bliss Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Bliss Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 39.10 2513th 3465 27.5%
2005 47.53 2130th 3475 38.7%
2006 26.38 2970th 3476 14.6%
2007 6.73 3659th 3724 1.7%
2008 24.57 3299th 3768 12.4%
2009 65.42 1406th 3884 63.8%
2010 54.07 2116th 3937 46.3%
2011 48.25 2516th 4095 38.6%
2012 41.60 2798th 4206 33.5%
2013 60.18 1709th 4221 59.5%
2014 51.34 2242nd 4260 47.4%
2015 51.59 2239th 4320 48.2%
2016 50.62 2273rd 4286 47.0%
2017 64.14 1289th 4329 70.2%
2018 46.51 2165th 4359 50.3%
2019 45.51 2312th 4479 48.4%
2021 49.43 2066th 4578 54.9%
2022 51.20 2089th 4581 54.4%
2023 63.81 1430th 4647 69.2%
2024 63.70 1416th 4675 69.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Bliss Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.62 102nd 1046 90.2%
2022 57.16 415th 1004 58.7%
2023 25.60 902nd 1099 17.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Bliss Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.73 1511th 3226 53.2%
2023 35.91 2478th 3556 30.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Bliss Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.49 1796th 3558 49.5%
2019 40.11 2048th 3684 44.4%
2021 51.61 1333rd 3799 64.9%
2022 64.55 880th 3952 77.7%
2023 61.87 1017th 4086 75.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bliss Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.25 2467th 4264 42.1%
2019 51.10 1986th 4309 53.9%
2021 58.03 1510th 4451 66.1%
2022 57.81 1622nd 4477 63.8%
2023 63.24 1310th 4521 71.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Bliss Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.63 2580th 4306 40.1%
2019 43.71 2436th 4348 44.0%
2021 40.63 2550th 4499 43.3%
2022 42.66 2611th 4561 42.8%
2023 66.91 1226th 4588 73.3%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Bliss Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 51.09 1721st 3006 42.7%
2022 53.76 1702nd 2958 42.5%
2023 61.79 1364th 2980 54.2%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Bliss Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.45 3069th 4240 27.6%
2019 38.61 2769th 4295 35.5%
2021 33.61 3082nd 4331 28.8%
2022 49.18 2152nd 4461 51.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Bliss Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.62 1864th 4319 56.8%
2019 47.20 2178th 4357 50.0%
2021 57.08 1640th 4498 63.5%
2022 58.74 1675th 4563 63.3%
2023 58.64 1656th 4585 63.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Bliss Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.32 713th 2483 71.3%
2019 66.69 594th 2515 76.4%
2021 33.52 1702nd 2444 30.4%
2022 52.34 996th 2421 58.9%
2023 75.60 368th 2443 84.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bliss Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.41 2624th 4168 37.0%
2019 41.95 2503rd 4188 40.2%
2021 48.63 2026th 4329 53.2%
2022 59.44 1490th 4376 66.0%
2023 47.89 2192nd 4401 50.2%
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Rank History for White students at Bliss Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.03 2048th 3127 34.5%
2019 54.61 1385th 3142 55.9%
2021 45.71 1673rd 3082 45.7%
2022 33.19 2302nd 3082 25.3%
2023 72.28 702nd 3106 77.4%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Open Quote This is by far the worst school my children have ever attended. The principal does not care about the education that our children deserve to receive. She failed to turn in the proper paperwork for the kids to have a computer lab this year so the children have gone all year without computers. Also there is no art or music class. They are only allowed to go to the library once a month. As far as the uniforms go she shows complete favoritism. My daughter wore a navy dress (which is dress code) to school but was sent home because it had sparkles on it. She is in the first grade. But the Army liason's daughter very rarely even wears a uniform, she is in the second grade. They dont do anything to get the parents involved with the school or to help raise money. In fact parents arent even allowed to go have lunch with their children! As far as the safety of our children go, when you pick up the children after school they simply open a side gate and the children are free to leave with whom ever shows up. Some of the teachers are wonderful, I will give them that but then there are others who I would have guessed they picked up off the street. It is not fair to judge but there is one teacher in particular who dresses like she belongs in a strip club. Also, I registered my children early like they asked. Not only was the principal not available the entire time registration was going on but on the first day of school my son still didnt have a teacher! I will tell you though that they do treat the kindergarden and second grade teachers well. After the first month of school, they were treated to a lunch at Cattlemans steak house. If we are ever stationed here again, my children will be home schooled. They will never go to Bliss again Close Quote



Enrollment information for Bliss Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 275 218 18 413 5 n/a n/a 0 929
1989 223 219 15 436 0 n/a n/a 0 893
1990 226 232 14 452 1 n/a n/a 0 925
1991 240 233 11 435 4 n/a n/a 0 923
1992 297 259 16 465 5 n/a n/a 0 1042
1993 281 199 14 441 0 n/a n/a 0 935
1994 245 222 10 374 0 n/a n/a 0 851
1995 258 177 9 356 1 n/a n/a 0 801
1996 258 177 9 356 1 n/a n/a 0 801
1997 256 170 14 348 3 n/a n/a 0 791
1998 256 165 14 347 6 n/a n/a 0 788
1999 231 171 19 328 4 n/a n/a 0 753
2000 225 182 13 322 12 n/a n/a 0 754
2001 273 188 16 343 13 n/a n/a 0 833
2002 265 126 12 313 7 n/a n/a 0 723
2003 265 126 12 313 7 n/a n/a 0 723
2004 246 125 14 334 6 n/a n/a 0 725
2005 234 117 17 331 10 n/a n/a 0 709
2006 249 118 14 334 10 n/a n/a 0 725
2007 242 136 27 300 10 n/a n/a 0 715
2008 188 133 33 227 8 n/a n/a 0 589
2009 224 120 21 188 4 n/a n/a 0 557
2010 199 90 18 158 7 n/a n/a 0 472
2011 212 75 10 200 5 2 18 0 522
2012 233 78 12 223 3 3 17 0 569
2013 210 71 10 204 3 4 18 0 520
2014 232 80 6 221 3 9 23 0 574
2015 230 100 3 269 4 19 30 0 655
2016 214 77 5 208 1 18 32 0 555
2017 180 81 7 213 0 14 45 0 540
2018 163 63 10 221 2 13 47 0 519
2019 167 93 11 176 3 6 46 0 502
2020 176 83 9 198 0 19 42 0 527
2021 147 55 9 156 3 11 42 0 423
2022 182 83 12 172 3 8 51 0 511
2023 187 87 11 191 2 5 49 0 532

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bliss Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 929 51.0 18.2 n/a
1989 893 n/a n/a n/a
1990 925 49.0 18.8 n/a
1991 923 48.6 18.9 n/a
1992 1042 53.6 19.4 57.6
1993 935 54.0 17.3 73.6
1994 851 51.0 16.7 57
1995 801 47.0 17.0 54.8
1996 801 47.0 17.0 54.8
1997 791 46.7 16.9 54.4
1998 788 47.2 16.7 53.4
1999 753 45.2 16.7 76
2000 754 43.2 17.5 77.1
2001 833 49.6 16.8 74.3
2002 723 52.3 13.8 76.5
2003 723 52.3 13.8 76.5
2004 725 51.7 14.0 73
2005 709 44.9 15.8 74.3
2006 725 52.3 13.9 73
2007 715 49.2 14.5 66.2
2008 589 44.8 13.1 61.1
2009 557 42.2 13.2 62.5
2010 472 34.7 13.5 67.2
2011 522 35.4 14.7 61.7
2012 569 35.2 16.1 71.7
2013 520 33.6 15.4 69
2014 574 32.4 17.6 58
2015 655 42.0 15.5 66.3
2016 555 38.0 14.6 84.5
2017 540 34.7 15.5 63.9
2018 519 32.5 15.9 70.5
2019 502 30.2 16.5 62.2
2020 527 33.6 15.6 56.9
2021 423 36.4 11.5 66.9
2022 511 35.3 14.4 69.5
2023 532 36.9 14.3 63.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bliss Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 929 51.0 18.2 n/a
1989 893 n/a n/a n/a
1990 925 49.0 18.8 n/a
1991 923 48.6 18.9 n/a
1992 1042 53.6 19.4 57.6
1993 935 54.0 17.3 73.6
1994 851 51.0 16.7 57
1995 801 47.0 17.0 54.8
1996 801 47.0 17.0 54.8
1997 791 46.7 16.9 54.4
1998 788 47.2 16.7 53.4
1999 753 45.2 16.7 76
2000 754 43.2 17.5 77.1
2001 833 49.6 16.8 74.3
2002 723 52.3 13.8 76.5
2003 723 52.3 13.8 76.5
2004 725 51.7 14.0 73
2005 709 44.9 15.8 74.3
2006 725 52.3 13.9 73
2007 715 49.2 14.5 66.2
2008 589 44.8 13.1 61.1
2009 557 42.2 13.2 62.5
2010 472 34.7 13.5 67.2
2011 522 35.4 14.7 61.7
2012 569 35.2 16.1 71.7
2013 520 33.6 15.4 69
2014 574 32.4 17.6 58
2015 655 42.0 15.5 66.3
2016 555 38.0 14.6 84.5
2017 540 34.7 15.5 63.9
2018 519 32.5 15.9 70.5
2019 502 30.2 16.5 62.2
2020 527 33.6 15.6 56.9
2021 423 36.4 11.5 66.9
2022 511 35.3 14.4 69.5
2023 532 36.9 14.3 63.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Bliss Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,393 (14.9%) $7,943 (85.1%) $9,336
2020 $1,810 (18.4%) $8,008 (81.6%) $9,818
2021 $2,416 (19.6%) $9,886 (80.4%) $12,302

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bliss Elementary

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2312th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 1430th of 4647 Elementary schools
 20.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Bliss Elementary)4056
 16%
   3rd Grade Reading (El Paso Independent School District (Isd))4553
 8%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bliss Elementary)3641
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (El Paso Independent School District (Isd))4941
 8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Bliss Elementary)3570
 35%
   4th Grade Reading (El Paso Independent School District (Isd))4850
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bliss Elementary)3157
 26%
   4th Grade Mathematics (El Paso Independent School District (Isd))4544
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Bliss Elementary)6753
 14%
   5th Grade Reading (El Paso Independent School District (Isd))5360
 7%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bliss Elementary)6351
 12%
   5th Grade Mathematics (El Paso Independent School District (Isd))6149
 12%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Bliss Elementary)4832
 16%
   5th Grade Science (El Paso Independent School District (Isd))4834
 14%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students502532
 6%
African American9387
 6.5%
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian1111
Hispanic176191
 8.5%
Pacific Islander65
 16.7%
White167187
 12%
Two or More Races4649
 6.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients62.2%63.3%
 1.2%


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Students at Bliss Elementary are 36% Hispanic, 35% White, 16% African American, 9% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Bliss Elementary ranks 1416th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 532 students attended Bliss Elementary.

Students who attend Bliss Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Chapin High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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