Nixon Elementary

Summary:

Nixon Elementary is a public elementary school in El Paso, Texas, serving around 610 students in grades PK-5. The school 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.

Nixon Elementary faces several challenges, including lower-than-average test scores compared to the district and state. For example, the school's 3rd grade reading proficiency (54.84%) was lower than the district (48.65%) and state (48.85%) averages, and its 5th grade science proficiency (7.5%) was significantly lower than the district (19.88%) and state (26.29%) averages. The school's statewide ranking has also declined over the years, from 1554 out of 4479 Texas elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 2990 out of 4675 in 2023-2024, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Interestingly, Nixon Elementary's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups. Its African American students perform relatively well, ranking 901 out of 2443 Texas elementary schools in 2022-2023, but its White students and Gifted and Talented students rank in the bottom 10% of Texas elementary schools. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students (71.15% in 2022-2023) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. Nearby schools, such as Tom Lea Junior Elementary, consistently outperform the district and state averages, suggesting that there is potential for improvement at Nixon Elementary.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 11141 Loma Roja
       El Paso, TX  79934-0100


(915) 849-5700

District: El Paso Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2990th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,778 Help


Students who attend Nixon Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Richardson Middle
High:    Andress High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.9 Help
Number of students:  610

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
65.9%
White:
16.2%
African American:
9.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  71.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Nixon Elementary ranks worse than 64% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 23rd 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 37.07. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (65.9%), White (16.2%), African American (9.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 71.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Nixon Elementary is 14.9. 37 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 Nixon Elementary is $11,778. 33 elementary schools in the El Paso Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Nixon 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 Nixon Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Nixon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 67.11 1131st 3465 67.4%
2005 66.38 1187th 3475 65.8%
2006 69.65 1038th 3476 70.1%
2007 57.37 1839th 3724 50.6%
2008 61.76 1552nd 3768 58.8%
2009 54.64 2001st 3884 48.5%
2010 53.28 2150th 3937 45.4%
2011 63.88 1578th 4095 61.5%
2012 60.20 1690th 4206 59.8%
2013 64.54 1467th 4221 65.2%
2014 64.11 1531st 4260 64.1%
2015 77.01 903rd 4320 79.1%
2016 67.35 1399th 4286 67.4%
2017 64.31 1279th 4329 70.5%
2018 56.06 1678th 4359 61.5%
2019 59.14 1554th 4479 65.3%
2021 40.66 2534th 4578 44.6%
2022 29.99 3369th 4581 26.5%
2023 36.62 3000th 4647 35.4%
2024 37.07 2990th 4675 36.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Nixon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.71 757th 1046 27.6%
2019 60.67 429th 1112 61.4%
2022 17.13 918th 1004 8.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Nixon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.51 2004th 3226 37.9%
2019 54.45 1334th 3333 60.0%
2021 59.35 1015th 3446 70.5%
2022 41.86 2125th 3487 39.1%
2023 42.54 2097th 3556 41.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Nixon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.48 783rd 3558 78.0%
2019 49.03 1476th 3684 59.9%
2021 33.29 2539th 3799 33.2%
2022 35.22 2642nd 3952 33.1%
2023 34.89 2728th 4086 33.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Nixon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.51 1303rd 4264 69.4%
2019 52.39 1883rd 4309 56.3%
2021 47.98 2177th 4451 51.1%
2022 29.54 3548th 4477 20.8%
2023 45.00 2560th 4521 43.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Nixon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.44 1717th 4306 60.1%
2019 63.76 1296th 4348 70.2%
2021 43.83 2367th 4499 47.4%
2022 41.96 2658th 4561 41.7%
2023 45.81 2429th 4588 47.1%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Nixon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.20 1957th 3106 37.0%
2019 33.52 2584th 3184 18.8%
2021 21.76 2555th 3006 15.0%
2022 12.93 2828th 2958 4.4%
2023 28.17 2582nd 2980 13.4%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Nixon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.34 2277th 4240 46.3%
2019 43.75 2426th 4295 43.5%
2021 50.60 1790th 4331 58.7%
2022 33.84 3244th 4461 27.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Nixon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.52 1766th 4319 59.1%
2019 53.24 1807th 4357 58.5%
2021 39.02 2608th 4498 42.0%
2022 23.18 3802nd 4563 16.7%
2023 30.74 3357th 4585 26.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Nixon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.81 940th 2483 62.1%
2019 76.76 331st 2515 86.8%
2021 65.54 536th 2444 78.1%
2022 55.45 905th 2421 62.6%
2023 55.32 901st 2443 63.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Nixon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.61 1281st 4168 69.3%
2019 55.11 1656th 4188 60.5%
2021 33.28 3025th 4329 30.1%
2022 37.10 2952nd 4376 32.5%
2023 43.92 2496th 4401 43.3%
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Rank History for White students at Nixon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.02 1703rd 3127 45.5%
2019 58.99 1198th 3142 61.9%
2021 38.99 1976th 3082 35.9%
2022 11.81 2952nd 3082 4.2%
2023 17.05 2829th 3106 8.9%
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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.

Nixon Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Friday, February 9, 2018

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Enrollment information for Nixon Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1992 211 38 26 85 3 n/a n/a 0 363
1993 268 79 17 127 0 n/a n/a 0 491
1994 268 109 13 147 0 n/a n/a 0 537
1995 269 153 25 177 3 n/a n/a 0 627
1996 269 153 25 177 3 n/a n/a 0 627
1997 240 170 22 221 7 n/a n/a 0 660
1998 244 180 23 237 10 n/a n/a 0 694
1999 243 176 36 273 14 n/a n/a 0 742
2000 255 182 41 322 13 n/a n/a 0 813
2001 226 186 38 367 16 n/a n/a 0 833
2002 219 142 30 372 9 n/a n/a 0 772
2003 219 142 30 372 9 n/a n/a 0 772
2004 223 133 18 396 10 n/a n/a 0 780
2005 230 137 16 390 10 n/a n/a 0 783
2006 224 190 23 383 9 n/a n/a 0 829
2007 220 163 20 351 8 n/a n/a 0 762
2008 223 147 22 336 2 n/a n/a 0 730
2009 227 124 20 372 4 n/a n/a 0 747
2010 173 77 16 300 3 n/a n/a 0 569
2011 173 57 17 342 2 1 18 0 610
2012 146 79 8 293 1 2 18 0 547
2013 168 82 8 337 3 6 26 0 630
2014 151 90 7 343 5 8 28 0 632
2015 143 68 9 293 4 5 25 0 547
2016 121 52 6 297 2 3 29 0 510
2017 119 48 8 324 0 8 37 0 544
2018 147 47 10 417 0 7 47 0 675
2019 152 67 6 431 0 3 45 0 704
2020 159 60 13 467 3 3 42 0 747
2021 110 64 17 409 1 3 33 0 637
2022 101 59 7 429 1 8 34 0 639
2023 99 57 11 402 0 4 37 0 610

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 Nixon Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 363 21.0 17.2 9.4
1993 491 31.0 15.8 32.2
1994 537 35.7 15.0 13.2
1995 627 40.0 15.7 16.7
1996 627 40.0 15.7 16.7
1997 660 42.6 15.5 18.6
1998 694 44.3 15.7 14.1
1999 742 44.9 16.5 36.9
2000 813 47.6 17.1 37.8
2001 833 52.3 15.9 38.1
2002 772 51.3 15.0 34.5
2003 772 51.3 15.0 34.5
2004 780 55.7 14.0 37.6
2005 783 49.3 15.9 42.4
2006 829 46.8 17.7 42.3
2007 762 51.8 14.7 42.7
2008 730 44.3 16.5 41.8
2009 747 46.3 16.1 44.8
2010 569 38.4 14.7 41.3
2011 610 38.3 15.9 51.1
2012 547 34.8 15.6 50.5
2013 630 37.9 16.6 52.4
2014 632 38.4 16.4 52.2
2015 547 36.0 15.1 54.5
2016 510 33.0 15.4 51
2017 544 32.3 16.8 50.4
2018 675 41.0 16.4 53.5
2019 704 45.3 15.5 68
2020 747 45.7 16.3 71.6
2021 637 49.6 12.8 70.2
2022 639 44.1 14.4 63.5
2023 610 40.8 14.9 71.1

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 Nixon Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 363 21.0 17.2 9.4
1993 491 31.0 15.8 32.2
1994 537 35.7 15.0 13.2
1995 627 40.0 15.7 16.7
1996 627 40.0 15.7 16.7
1997 660 42.6 15.5 18.6
1998 694 44.3 15.7 14.1
1999 742 44.9 16.5 36.9
2000 813 47.6 17.1 37.8
2001 833 52.3 15.9 38.1
2002 772 51.3 15.0 34.5
2003 772 51.3 15.0 34.5
2004 780 55.7 14.0 37.6
2005 783 49.3 15.9 42.4
2006 829 46.8 17.7 42.3
2007 762 51.8 14.7 42.7
2008 730 44.3 16.5 41.8
2009 747 46.3 16.1 44.8
2010 569 38.4 14.7 41.3
2011 610 38.3 15.9 51.1
2012 547 34.8 15.6 50.5
2013 630 37.9 16.6 52.4
2014 632 38.4 16.4 52.2
2015 547 36.0 15.1 54.5
2016 510 33.0 15.4 51
2017 544 32.3 16.8 50.4
2018 675 41.0 16.4 53.5
2019 704 45.3 15.5 68
2020 747 45.7 16.3 71.6
2021 637 49.6 12.8 70.2
2022 639 44.1 14.4 63.5
2023 610 40.8 14.9 71.1

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 Nixon Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,062 (11.9%) $7,884 (88.1%) $8,946
2020 $1,713 (18.4%) $7,616 (81.6%) $9,330
2021 $2,541 (21.6%) $9,237 (78.4%) $11,778

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Nixon Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1554th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 3000th of 4647 Elementary schools
 29.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Nixon Elementary)5045
 5%
   3rd Grade Reading (El Paso Independent School District (Isd))4553
 8%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Nixon Elementary)5330
 23%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (El Paso Independent School District (Isd))4941
 8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Nixon Elementary)4239
 3%
   4th Grade Reading (El Paso Independent School District (Isd))4850
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Nixon Elementary)3828
 10%
   4th Grade Mathematics (El Paso Independent School District (Isd))4544
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Nixon Elementary)5654
 2%
   5th Grade Reading (El Paso Independent School District (Isd))5360
 7%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Nixon Elementary)5838
 20%
   5th Grade Mathematics (El Paso Independent School District (Isd))6149
 12%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Nixon Elementary)6430
 34%
   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 Students704610
 13.4%
African American6757
 14.9%
American Indian00
Asian611
 83.3%
Hispanic431402
 6.7%
Pacific Islander34
 33.3%
White15299
 34.9%
Two or More Races4537
 17.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients68%71.1%
 3.1%


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Students at Nixon Elementary are 66% Hispanic, 16% White, 9% African American, 6% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 610 students attended Nixon Elementary.

Students who attend Nixon Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Richardson Middle
High : Andress High School

Nixon Elementary ranks 2990th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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