William C Herrera Elementary

Summary:

William C Herrera Elementary is a public elementary school in El Paso, Texas, serving 571 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the El Paso Independent School District, which has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

William C Herrera Elementary has a significantly higher Hispanic student population (91.59%) compared to the state average, and it struggles with academic performance, particularly in mathematics and science. The school's STAAR test scores are generally below district and state averages, and it ranks in the bottom 49% of Texas elementary schools. However, the school performs well for its Hispanic student population, ranking in the top 27% of Texas elementary schools. The school also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

When compared to nearby schools within the same district, such as Don Haskins Pk-8 and Guerrero Elementary, William C Herrera Elementary's performance metrics are generally similar, with all three schools struggling to meet state averages on STAAR tests. In contrast, nearby charter schools, such as Howard Burnham Elementary and The Linguistic Academy of El Paso-Cultural Demo Site, tend to outperform the district schools on STAAR tests.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 350 Coates Dr
       El Paso, TX  79932


(915) 774-7700

District: El Paso Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2278th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,237 Help


Students who attend William C Herrera Elementary usually attend:

High:    Franklin High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.6 Help
Number of students:  571

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
91.6%
White:
6.1%
African American:
0.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  79.5% Help


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Compare Details William C Herrera Elementary ranks better than 51.3% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 20th 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 48.04. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (91.6%), White (6.1%), African American (0.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 79.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at William C Herrera Elementary is 13.6. 25 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 William C Herrera Elementary is $12,237. 30 elementary schools in the El Paso Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

William C Herrera 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 William C Herrera Elementary

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Rank History for all students at William C Herrera Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 72.31 957th 3937 75.7%
2011 70.42 1155th 4095 71.8%
2012 82.16 551st 4206 86.9%
2013 74.51 935th 4221 77.8%
2014 65.49 1453rd 4260 65.9%
2015 73.93 1053rd 4320 75.6%
2016 72.20 1142nd 4286 73.4%
2017 37.66 2675th 4329 38.2%
2018 29.88 3199th 4359 26.6%
2019 48.06 2155th 4479 51.9%
2021 22.70 3660th 4578 20.1%
2022 57.47 1726th 4581 62.3%
2023 57.04 1753rd 4647 62.3%
2024 48.04 2278th 4675 51.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at William C Herrera Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.64 2341st 3226 27.4%
2019 33.73 2470th 3333 25.9%
2021 27.91 2788th 3446 19.1%
2022 57.29 1243rd 3487 64.4%
2023 58.96 1220th 3556 65.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at William C Herrera Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.46 3472nd 3558 2.4%
2019 39.07 2132nd 3684 42.1%
2021 38.20 2173rd 3799 42.8%
2022 47.92 1706th 3952 56.8%
2023 45.49 1923rd 4086 52.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at William C Herrera Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.51 3288th 4264 22.9%
2019 59.04 1428th 4309 66.9%
2021 27.79 3537th 4451 20.5%
2022 64.18 1228th 4477 72.6%
2023 65.39 1165th 4521 74.2%
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Rank History for Female students at William C Herrera Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.78 3561st 4306 17.3%
2019 46.00 2278th 4348 47.6%
2021 27.73 3337th 4499 25.8%
2022 59.05 1608th 4561 64.7%
2023 58.47 1668th 4588 63.6%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at William C Herrera Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.89 2943rd 3106 5.2%
2019 28.83 2725th 3184 14.4%
2021 2.73 2975th 3006 1.0%
2022 19.52 2712th 2958 8.3%
2023 29.86 2550th 2980 14.4%
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Rank History for At Risk students at William C Herrera Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.23 3552nd 4240 16.2%
2019 46.18 2242nd 4295 47.8%
2021 33.41 3096th 4331 28.5%
2022 58.92 1486th 4461 66.7%
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Rank History for Male students at William C Herrera Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.65 2799th 4319 35.2%
2019 49.41 2049th 4357 53.0%
2021 22.69 3690th 4498 18.0%
2022 53.00 1999th 4563 56.2%
2023 53.89 1911th 4585 58.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at William C Herrera Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.77 2928th 4168 29.8%
2019 54.31 1714th 4188 59.1%
2021 26.07 3503rd 4329 19.1%
2022 63.26 1265th 4376 71.1%
2023 65.56 1171st 4401 73.4%
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Rank History for White students at William C Herrera Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.43 228th 3127 92.7%
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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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by a parent
Friday, March 15, 2019

Open Quote This school is absolutely unprofessional. Beginning with the principal, assistant & secretary principlas. They have the audacity to banned a legal parent from their own children school for no reason they’ve done it to plenty of parents, they’ll make false accusations, they allow bullying starting with the kids and finishing with the staff, they have a FAKE bus transportation picking up the children! The principals will literally threaten the parent to leave the facility! They will act like you have not RIGHTS with your OWN KIDS attending this school! I DO NOT RECCOMEND any parents to sign up their children at this school if they want their children safe!! If they attend I would definitely transfer them to another school, we as parents and people DO HAVE RIGHTS!! Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, June 4, 2018

Open Quote Assistant principal is very rude as well as the lady at the front desk. No nurse and no principal. Close Quote


by a parent
Saturday, January 24, 2015

Open Quote Exellent school, nice staff, polite, always willing to help, excellent principal the best also the principals assistant. Se cure environment. I recommended the school. I start when they open the school and is the best for me. If u have a problem their always willing to help. Close Quote



Enrollment information for William C Herrera Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2006 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 0
2010 38 4 3 327 1 n/a n/a 0 373
2011 31 7 2 379 2 0 0 0 421
2012 35 7 0 404 1 0 0 0 447
2013 35 11 0 422 1 0 0 0 469
2014 47 11 1 444 0 0 1 0 504
2015 21 5 1 460 0 0 4 0 491
2016 15 6 0 462 0 0 3 0 486
2017 16 13 1 495 0 0 2 0 527
2018 23 12 1 522 0 0 3 0 561
2019 22 10 5 539 0 0 3 0 579
2020 21 6 9 515 0 0 6 0 557
2021 26 4 8 507 0 0 3 0 548
2022 31 8 10 508 0 1 3 0 561
2023 35 5 4 523 0 0 4 0 571

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 William C Herrera Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 0 n/a n/a n/a
2010 373 29.2 12.7 73.2
2011 421 30.9 13.5 73.2
2012 447 30.0 14.8 74
2013 469 34.8 13.4 72.1
2014 504 36.9 13.6 73.4
2015 491 38.0 12.9 70.7
2016 486 38.0 12.7 72
2017 527 40.5 13.0 72.1
2018 561 40.1 13.9 75
2019 579 39.9 14.4 84.5
2020 557 40.9 13.6 74.3
2021 548 43.1 12.6 81.8
2022 561 42.5 13.2 77.2
2023 571 41.7 13.6 79.5

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 William C Herrera Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 0 n/a n/a n/a
2010 373 29.2 12.7 73.2
2011 421 30.9 13.5 73.2
2012 447 30.0 14.8 74
2013 469 34.8 13.4 72.1
2014 504 36.9 13.6 73.4
2015 491 38.0 12.9 70.7
2016 486 38.0 12.7 72
2017 527 40.5 13.0 72.1
2018 561 40.1 13.9 75
2019 579 39.9 14.4 84.5
2020 557 40.9 13.6 74.3
2021 548 43.1 12.6 81.8
2022 561 42.5 13.2 77.2
2023 571 41.7 13.6 79.5

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for William C Herrera Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,185 (12.6%) $8,241 (87.4%) $9,426
2020 $1,975 (17.9%) $9,086 (82.1%) $11,061
2021 $2,560 (20.9%) $9,677 (79.1%) $12,237

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

Impact of COVID-19 on William C Herrera Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2155th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 1753rd of 4647 Elementary schools
 10.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (William C Herrera Elementary)3953
 14%
   3rd Grade Reading (El Paso Independent School District (Isd))4553
 8%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (William C Herrera Elementary)5351
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (El Paso Independent School District (Isd))4941
 8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (William C Herrera Elementary)4349
 6%
   4th Grade Reading (El Paso Independent School District (Isd))4850
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (William C Herrera Elementary)4549
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (El Paso Independent School District (Isd))4544
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (William C Herrera Elementary)3820
 18%
   4th Grade Reading (El Paso Independent School District (Isd))3336
 3%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
4th Grade Mathematics (William C Herrera Elementary)3814
 24%
   4th Grade Mathematics (El Paso Independent School District (Isd))2919
 10%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)2618
 8%
5th Grade Reading (William C Herrera Elementary)3855
 17%
   5th Grade Reading (El Paso Independent School District (Isd))5360
 7%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (William C Herrera Elementary)5147
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (El Paso Independent School District (Isd))6149
 12%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (William C Herrera Elementary)3934
 5%
   5th Grade Science (El Paso Independent School District (Isd))4834
 14%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
5th Grade Mathematics (William C Herrera Elementary)1740
 23%
   5th Grade Mathematics (El Paso Independent School District (Isd))2426
 2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)2820
 8%
5th Grade Science (William C Herrera Elementary)2020
   5th Grade Science (El Paso Independent School District (Isd))118
 3%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)1811
 7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students579571
 1.4%
African American105
 50%
American Indian00
Asian54
 20%
Hispanic539523
 3%
Pacific Islander00
White2235
 59.1%
Two or More Races34
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients84.5%79.5%
 4.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about William C Herrera Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 571 students attended William C Herrera Elementary.

William C Herrera Elementary ranks 2278th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at William C Herrera Elementary are 92% Hispanic, 6% White.

Students who attend William C Herrera Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Franklin 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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