Cielo Vista Elementary

Summary:

Cielo Vista Elementary is a public elementary school in El Paso, Texas, serving 272 students in grades PK-5. The school stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, particularly in its emphasis on bilingual education and support for its diverse student population.

Cielo Vista Elementary has a significantly higher Hispanic student population (86.03%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 87.86% to 96.61% Hispanic students. Despite this, the school consistently outperforms the El Paso Independent School District and the state of Texas in STAAR test scores across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 73.68% of 4th-grade students at Cielo Vista Elementary were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to 50.5% for the district and 50.66% for the state. The school's performance is particularly strong in STAAR Spanish Reading and Mathematics, where it significantly outpaces the district and state averages.

Cielo Vista Elementary's academic excellence is further highlighted by its high rankings among Texas elementary schools for various student subgroups, such as female students, Hispanic students, and special education students. Additionally, the school has a higher per-student spending compared to nearby schools, with $13,492 spent per student in the 2020-2021 school year. While Cielo Vista Elementary outperforms the district and state, nearby schools within the Ysleta Independent School District, such as Eastwood Heights Elementary, Edgemere International School, and Ramona Elementary Stem Academy, also demonstrate strong academic performance, indicating a robust educational system in the broader El Paso area.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 9000 Basil Ct
       El Paso, TX  79925-4021


(915) 236-8375

District: El Paso Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1565th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,492 Help


Students who attend Cielo Vista Elementary usually attend:

High:    Burges High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.7 Help
Number of students:  283

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
83.7%
White:
6.0%
African American:
4.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  59.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Cielo Vista Elementary ranks better than 66.5% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 12th 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 60.5. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (83.7%), White (6%), African American (4.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 59.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cielo Vista Elementary is 14.7. 30 elementary schools in the El Paso Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cielo Vista Elementary is $13,492, which is the 19th highest among 42 elementary schools in the El Paso Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cielo Vista Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Cielo Vista Elementary 1565th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Cielo Vista Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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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 Cielo Vista Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Cielo Vista Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 73.03 803rd 3465 76.8%
2005 68.62 1071st 3475 69.2%
2006 70.48 1001st 3476 71.2%
2007 70.60 1029th 3724 72.4%
2008 77.61 610th 3768 83.8%
2009 77.44 643rd 3884 83.4%
2010 78.37 559th 3937 85.8%
2011 71.10 1107th 4095 73.0%
2012 88.57 275th 4206 93.5%
2013 90.92 178th 4221 95.8%
2014 89.83 209th 4260 95.1%
2015 75.29 988th 4320 77.1%
2016 72.19 1143rd 4286 73.3%
2017 69.73 1057th 4329 75.6%
2018 84.84 522nd 4359 88.0%
2019 82.68 600th 4479 86.6%
2021 67.72 1224th 4578 73.3%
2022 65.86 1323rd 4581 71.1%
2023 84.71 591st 4647 87.3%
2024 60.50 1565th 4675 66.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Cielo Vista Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.57 391st 3226 87.9%
2019 87.43 155th 3333 95.3%
2021 71.47 567th 3446 83.5%
2022 48.35 1748th 3487 49.9%
2023 54.87 1409th 3556 60.4%
2024 43.60 1975th 3638 45.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Cielo Vista Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.12 393rd 3558 89.0%
2021 83.60 255th 3799 93.3%
2022 69.74 708th 3952 82.1%
2023 71.99 611th 4086 85.0%
2024 40.38 2549th 4261 40.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cielo Vista Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.23 337th 4264 92.1%
2019 87.92 190th 4309 95.6%
2021 67.08 1008th 4451 77.4%
2022 40.06 2836th 4477 36.7%
2023 76.90 568th 4521 87.4%
2024 47.65 2350th 4560 48.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Cielo Vista Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.12 811th 4306 81.2%
2019 69.50 1050th 4348 75.9%
2021 55.45 1718th 4499 61.8%
2022 77.78 766th 4561 83.2%
2023 87.56 419th 4588 90.9%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Cielo Vista Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.21 1437th 3106 53.7%
2019 44.76 2227th 3184 30.1%
2021 37.92 2136th 3006 28.9%
2022 65.65 1076th 2958 63.6%
2023 62.02 1347th 2980 54.8%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Cielo Vista Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.57 216th 4240 94.9%
2019 83.88 309th 4295 92.8%
2021 82.25 318th 4331 92.7%
2022 59.11 1474th 4461 67.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Cielo Vista Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.06 349th 4319 91.9%
2019 91.29 270th 4357 93.8%
2021 73.87 926th 4498 79.4%
2022 52.35 2038th 4563 55.3%
2023 76.08 874th 4585 80.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Cielo Vista Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.31 380th 4168 90.9%
2019 87.09 257th 4188 93.9%
2021 72.42 791st 4329 81.7%
2022 73.63 770th 4376 82.4%
2023 89.95 217th 4401 95.1%
2024 65.35 1164th 4431 73.7%
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Rank History for White students at Cielo Vista Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.85 345th 3127 89.0%
2019 77.09 507th 3142 83.9%
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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.

Cielo Vista Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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by a parent
Monday, May 11, 2009

Open Quote Cielo Vista is a great school. Principal Quintana really works to have this school succeed. Teachers and staff care about success of students. Parents that care will find the school working with them. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Cielo Vista Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 63 10 6 196 n/a n/a n/a 0 275
1989 76 19 6 172 0 n/a n/a 0 273
1990 80 19 2 158 0 n/a n/a 0 259
1991 90 12 2 168 0 n/a n/a 0 272
1992 100 19 2 185 0 n/a n/a 0 306
1993 82 22 2 194 0 n/a n/a 0 300
1994 92 20 3 193 0 n/a n/a 0 308
1995 64 11 0 219 0 n/a n/a 0 294
1996 64 11 0 219 0 n/a n/a 0 294
1997 68 14 1 207 0 n/a n/a 0 290
1998 77 11 4 221 2 n/a n/a 0 315
1999 57 8 3 219 4 n/a n/a 0 291
2000 52 8 2 205 1 n/a n/a 0 268
2001 47 14 2 214 2 n/a n/a 0 279
2002 46 13 3 246 3 n/a n/a 0 311
2003 46 13 3 246 3 n/a n/a 0 311
2004 36 12 0 243 2 n/a n/a 0 293
2005 44 11 1 262 1 n/a n/a 0 319
2006 46 21 5 291 0 n/a n/a 0 363
2007 48 23 6 272 1 n/a n/a 0 350
2008 35 12 10 240 2 n/a n/a 0 299
2009 51 15 8 271 5 n/a n/a 0 350
2010 56 17 6 274 3 n/a n/a 0 356
2011 50 19 8 285 3 0 3 0 368
2012 60 21 8 282 3 1 4 0 379
2013 57 17 8 267 1 1 5 0 356
2014 54 15 3 255 0 2 9 0 338
2015 57 13 4 290 3 3 12 0 382
2016 63 26 7 305 0 2 9 0 412
2017 57 15 6 311 0 2 4 0 395
2018 60 6 9 319 0 3 4 0 401
2019 41 9 9 309 2 2 8 0 380
2020 38 8 10 287 2 4 12 0 361
2021 24 7 6 257 2 3 10 0 309
2022 25 7 9 231 2 1 5 0 280
2023 18 5 5 234 2 0 8 0 272
2024 17 14 8 237 1 0 6 0 283

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 Cielo Vista Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 275 15.0 18.3 n/a
1989 273 n/a n/a n/a
1990 259 20.0 12.9 n/a
1991 272 19.6 13.8 n/a
1992 306 19.7 15.5 36.6
1993 300 21.0 14.3 52.3
1994 308 23.0 13.4 40.6
1995 294 22.0 13.4 34.4
1996 294 22.0 13.4 34.4
1997 290 24.8 11.7 40.7
1998 315 22.7 13.9 38.1
1999 291 20.7 14.1 45.7
2000 268 19.7 13.6 46.3
2001 279 20.6 13.5 41.2
2002 311 25.9 12.0 52.7
2003 311 25.9 12.0 52.7
2004 293 24.5 12.0 58.4
2005 319 23.8 13.4 60.5
2006 363 25.1 14.5 60.1
2007 350 28.1 12.5 53.7
2008 299 23.8 12.6 43.1
2009 350 24.1 14.5 39.1
2010 356 25.6 13.8 42.1
2011 368 25.8 14.2 49.7
2012 379 24.6 15.4 50.9
2013 356 25.1 14.1 46.1
2014 338 24.0 14.0 45.6
2015 382 25.0 15.2 47.4
2016 412 28.0 14.7 43.4
2017 395 26.7 14.7 44.6
2018 401 28.8 13.9 44.1
2019 380 25.6 14.8 62.9
2020 361 29.4 12.2 53.7
2021 309 27.5 11.2 57.3
2022 280 22.4 12.4 57.5
2023 272 21.9 12.3 59.2
2024 283 19.1 14.7 59.7

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 Cielo Vista Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 275 15.0 18.3 n/a
1989 273 n/a n/a n/a
1990 259 20.0 12.9 n/a
1991 272 19.6 13.8 n/a
1992 306 19.7 15.5 36.6
1993 300 21.0 14.3 52.3
1994 308 23.0 13.4 40.6
1995 294 22.0 13.4 34.4
1996 294 22.0 13.4 34.4
1997 290 24.8 11.7 40.7
1998 315 22.7 13.9 38.1
1999 291 20.7 14.1 45.7
2000 268 19.7 13.6 46.3
2001 279 20.6 13.5 41.2
2002 311 25.9 12.0 52.7
2003 311 25.9 12.0 52.7
2004 293 24.5 12.0 58.4
2005 319 23.8 13.4 60.5
2006 363 25.1 14.5 60.1
2007 350 28.1 12.5 53.7
2008 299 23.8 12.6 43.1
2009 350 24.1 14.5 39.1
2010 356 25.6 13.8 42.1
2011 368 25.8 14.2 49.7
2012 379 24.6 15.4 50.9
2013 356 25.1 14.1 46.1
2014 338 24.0 14.0 45.6
2015 382 25.0 15.2 47.4
2016 412 28.0 14.7 43.4
2017 395 26.7 14.7 44.6
2018 401 28.8 13.9 44.1
2019 380 25.6 14.8 62.9
2020 361 29.4 12.2 53.7
2021 309 27.5 11.2 57.3
2022 280 22.4 12.4 57.5
2023 272 21.9 12.3 59.2
2024 283 19.1 14.7 59.7

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 Cielo Vista Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,111 (10.8%) $9,216 (89.2%) $10,328
2020 $1,871 (16.1%) $9,722 (83.9%) $11,592
2021 $1,683 (12.5%) $11,810 (87.5%) $13,492

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Cielo Vista Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 600th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 591st of 4647 Elementary schools
 0.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Cielo Vista Elementary)6472
 8%
   3rd Grade Reading (El Paso Independent School District (Isd))4553
 8%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Cielo Vista Elementary)7251
 21%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (El Paso Independent School District (Isd))4941
 8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Cielo Vista Elementary)5011
 39%
   3rd Grade Reading (El Paso Independent School District (Isd))4331
 12%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
4th Grade Reading (Cielo Vista Elementary)6870
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (El Paso Independent School District (Isd))4850
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Cielo Vista Elementary)6558
 7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (El Paso Independent School District (Isd))4544
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Cielo Vista Elementary)4879
 31%
   5th Grade Reading (El Paso Independent School District (Isd))5360
 7%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Cielo Vista Elementary)7470
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (El Paso Independent School District (Isd))6149
 12%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Cielo Vista Elementary)5649
 7%
   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 Students380272
 28.4%
African American95
 44.4%
American Indian22
Asian95
 44.4%
Hispanic309234
 24.3%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White4118
 56.1%
Two or More Races88
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients62.9%59.2%
 3.7%


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Cielo Vista Elementary ranks 1565th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Cielo Vista Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Burges High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 283 students attended Cielo Vista Elementary.

Students at Cielo Vista Elementary are 84% Hispanic, 6% White, 5% African American, 3% Asian, 2% Two or more races.


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