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.
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Detail:
Public PK, KG-5
District:
El Paso Independent School District (Isd)
SchoolDigger Rank:
1416th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,302
Students who attend Bliss Elementary usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 14.3
Number of students: 532
Racial breakdown:
Hispanic:
35.9%
White:
35.2%
African American:
16.4%
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Two or more races:
9.2%
Asian:
2.1%
Pacific Islander:
0.9%
American Indian:
0.4%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 63.3%
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