Cactus Trails

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Cactus Trails ranks 498 th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Cactus Trails is an exceptional elementary school located in El Paso, Texas, serving 1,027 students in grades PK-5. As part of the Socorro Independent School District, Cactus Trails consistently outperforms the district and state averages in academic assessments, making it a standout institution in the region.

Cactus Trails' academic performance is truly remarkable. In the 2023-2024 school year, 68.94% of 3rd graders, 70.44% of 4th graders, and 77.42% of 5th graders were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, significantly outpacing the district and state averages. The school's exceptional performance extends to STAAR Mathematics as well, with 63.13% of 3rd graders, 60.76% of 4th graders, and 70.97% of 5th graders scoring proficient or better. Cactus Trails also ranks among the top schools in Texas for its performance with specific student subgroups, such as African American, Hispanic, and English Language Learner students.

Cactus Trails' academic excellence is further reflected in its statewide ranking and SchoolDigger rating. In 2023-2024, the school ranked 498th out of 4,675 Texas elementary schools, placing it in the top 10% of schools in the state. This impressive ranking, coupled with the school's consistent 4- and 5-star ratings from SchoolDigger, demonstrates Cactus Trails' commitment to continuous improvement and its ability to provide a high-quality educational experience for all students. When compared to nearby schools, such as those in the Clint Independent School District, Cactus Trails stands out as a true leader in academic achievement and student support.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

14701 Ralph Seitsinger Dr
El Paso, TX 79938-5400

(915) 938-2602

District: Socorro Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
498^th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,071

Students who attend Cactus Trails usually attend:

Middle:	Ssg Manuel R Puentes
High:	Pebble Hills High School

Student/teacher ratio: 23.6

Number of students: 1,010

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

79.9%

White:

13.9%

African American:

3.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 62.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Cactus Trails ranks better than 89.3% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks first among 29 ranked elementary schools in the Socorro Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.96. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (79.9%), White (13.9%), African American (3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 62.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cactus Trails is 23.6. 22 elementary schools in the Socorro Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Cactus Trails employs 42.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cactus Trails is $9,071. 24 elementary schools in the Socorro Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cactus Trails:

SchoolDigger ranks Cactus Trails 498^th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Cactus Trails in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

African American students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Socorro Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Socorro Independent School District (Isd) 345^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Cactus Trails

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Rank History for all students at Cactus Trails

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	62.93	1410^th	4578	69.2%
2022	76.02	907^th	4581	80.2%
2023	87.80	461^st	4647	90.1%
2024	86.96	498^th	4675	89.3%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Cactus Trails

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	68.42	679^th	3446	80.3%
2022	73.18	575^th	3487	83.5%
2023	83.74	289^th	3556	91.9%
2024	83.70	374^th	3638	89.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Cactus Trails

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2022	55.35	1273^rd	3952	67.8%
2023	46.20	1880^th	4086	54.0%
2024	55.99	1499^th	4261	64.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cactus Trails

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	75.81	591^st	4451	86.7%
2022	77.88	530^th	4477	88.2%
2023	93.23	91^st	4521	98.0%
2024	91.41	142^nd	4560	96.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Cactus Trails

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	67.75	1158^th	4499	74.3%
2022	74.91	902^nd	4561	80.2%
2023	85.87	471^st	4588	89.7%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Cactus Trails

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	60.93	1360^th	2958	54.0%
2023	66.35	1078^th	2980	63.8%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Cactus Trails

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	68.79	794^th	4331	81.7%
2022	91.25	150^th	4461	96.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Cactus Trails

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	57.84	1593^rd	4498	64.6%
2022	74.26	943^rd	4563	79.3%
2023	86.99	448^th	4585	90.2%

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Rank History for African American students at Cactus Trails

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	52.10	978^th	2444	60.0%
2022	93.73	71^st	2421	97.1%
2023	97.63	26^th	2443	98.9%
2024	90.27	99^th	2421	95.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Cactus Trails

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	67.22	993^rd	4329	77.1%
2022	79.16	553^rd	4376	87.4%
2023	89.56	232^nd	4401	94.7%
2024	89.15	232^nd	4431	94.8%

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Rank History for White students at Cactus Trails

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	53.49	1349^th	3082	56.2%
2022	63.08	1047^th	3082	66.0%
2023	83.00	318^th	3106	89.8%
2024	87.98	153^rd	3078	95.0%

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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.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Cactus Trails

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2019	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2020	118	77	8	773	4	10	34	1024
2021	115	60	7	790	1	7	37	1017
2022	128	41	6	810	1	3	24	1013
2023	142	37	6	813	1	2	26	1027
2024	140	30	6	807	1	2	24	1010

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 Cactus Trails

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	0	0.0	n/a	n/a
2020	1024	54.0	18.9	57.9
2021	1017	57.7	17.6	56.3
2022	1013	55.6	18.1	57.5
2023	1027	57.7	17.7	61.1
2024	1010	42.7	23.6	62.2

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 Cactus Trails

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	0	0.0	n/a	n/a
2020	1024	54.0	18.9	57.9
2021	1017	57.7	17.6	56.3
2022	1013	55.6	18.1	57.5
2023	1027	57.7	17.7	61.1
2024	1010	42.7	23.6	62.2

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 Cactus Trails

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$751 (9.0%)	$7,606 (91.0%)	$8,356
2021	$1,280 (14.1%)	$7,791 (85.9%)	$9,071

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cactus Trails

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	0	1027
African American	0	37
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	6
Hispanic	0	813
Pacific Islander	0	2
White	0	142
Two or More Races	0	26

Schools Near Cactus Trails

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2024)			STAAR Spanish Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Spanish Science (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)			STAAR Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Spanish Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Science 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Cactus Trails	Public	PK, KG-5	14701 Ralph Seitsinger Dr	El Paso	79938	El Paso County	Socorro Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 938-2602	1,010	43	23.6	62.2%	140 (13.9%)	30 (3.0%)	807 (79.9%)	6 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	24 (2.4%)	87	498^th of 4675 public elementary schools	89.3%		87.8	461^st of 4647 public elementary schools	90.1%	37								68.9	70.4	77.4	63.1	60.8	71.0	34.8	$9,071	$1,280	$7,791
Idea Edgemere Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	15101 Edgemere Blvd	El Paso	79938	El Paso County	Idea Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 201-1959	878	33	26.9	68.6%	70 (8.0%)	55 (6.3%)	732 (83.4%)	6 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.5%)	11 (1.3%)	75.7	911^th of 4675 public elementary schools	80.5%		66.9	1297^th of 4647 public elementary schools	72.1%	386								78.7	66.4	69.0	44.9	41.6	55.4	48.2	$8,384	$1,587	$6,797
James P Butler Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	14251 Ralph Seitsinger Dr	El Paso	79938	El Paso County	Socorro Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 937-8900	932	38	24.5	62.7%	82 (8.8%)	26 (2.8%)	807 (86.6%)	4 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	12 (1.3%)	62.3	1471^st of 4675 public elementary schools	68.5%		65	1374^th of 4647 public elementary schools	70.4%	97								51.1	60.7	59.2	43.7	49.0	53.8	22.9	$8,521	$951	$7,570
Sgt Jose F Carrasco Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	14900 Tierra Mirage	El Paso	79938	El Paso County	Socorro Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 938-2400	1,054	44	23.8	66.2%	142 (13.5%)	43 (4.1%)	839 (79.6%)	7 (0.7%)	2 (0.2%)	3 (0.3%)	18 (1.7%)	62.6	1458^th of 4675 public elementary schools	68.8%		76.8	888^th of 4647 public elementary schools	80.9%	570								64.4	54.4	61.8	55.3	48.5	38.2	18.8	$9,307	$1,348	$7,959
Chester E Jordan	Public	PK, KG-5	13995 Jason Crandall Dr	El Paso	79938	El Paso County	Socorro Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 937-8800	759	35	21.7	76.8%	38 (5.0%)	23 (3.0%)	671 (88.4%)	6 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (2.8%)	52.1	2026^th of 4675 public elementary schools	56.7%		45.7	2422^nd of 4647 public elementary schools	47.9%	396								41.6	46.7	54.2	37.2	44.2	56.7	25.0	$9,215	$1,555	$7,660
Sgt Roberto Ituarte	Public	PK, KG-5	12860 Tierra Sonora	El Paso	79938	El Paso County	Socorro Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 937-7000	670	31	21.5	73.0%	61 (9.1%)	19 (2.8%)	571 (85.2%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	15 (2.2%)	86.2	526^th of 4675 public elementary schools	88.7%		78.9	803^rd of 4647 public elementary schools	82.7%	277		0.0			50.0			72.2	72.8	61.2	69.6	70.3	66.7	32.8	$10,186	$1,081	$9,106
Purple Heart Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	14400 Gr Campuzano	El Paso	79938	El Paso County	Socorro Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 938-2200	946	42	22.7	75.1%	80 (8.5%)	40 (4.2%)	796 (84.1%)	9 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	5 (0.5%)	15 (1.6%)	47.6	2308^th of 4675 public elementary schools	50.6%		30.6	3368^th of 4647 public elementary schools	27.5%	1060			0.0			20.0	0.0	46.1	53.6	55.0	29.1	42.7	45.8	19.2	$9,289	$1,578	$7,711
Montana Vista Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3550 Mark Jason Dr	El Paso	79938	El Paso County	Clint Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 926-5300	481	35	13.6	91.7%	14 (2.9%)	2 (0.4%)	462 (96.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	43.3	2625^th of 4675 public elementary schools	43.9%		44.6	2493^rd of 4647 public elementary schools	46.4%	132	37.5	16.7		50.0	16.7			38.3	38.1	58.2	21.7	22.2	70.6	23.5	$12,947	$2,087	$10,860
Lujan-Chavez Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2200 Sun Country Rd	El Paso	79938	El Paso County	Socorro Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 937-8700	976	41	23.5	68.6%	90 (9.2%)	36 (3.7%)	819 (83.9%)	8 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	6 (0.6%)	16 (1.6%)	63.8	1411^th of 4675 public elementary schools	69.8%		75.8	926^th of 4647 public elementary schools	80.1%	485			40.0			20.0	0.0	53.5	55.7	53.6	54.2	49.7	56.9	22.9	$9,000	$1,021	$7,979
Paso Del Norte Fine Arts Academy	Public	PK, KG-5	12300 Tierra Este Rd	El Paso	79938	El Paso County	Socorro Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 937-6200	968	41	23.7	75.8%	60 (6.2%)	23 (2.4%)	851 (87.9%)	12 (1.2%)	2 (0.2%)	4 (0.4%)	16 (1.7%)	36.4	3043^rd of 4675 public elementary schools	34.9%		43.3	2581^st of 4647 public elementary schools	44.5%	462			20.0					42.4	48.3	46.8	32.3	36.4	39.0	9.0	$10,040	$1,492	$8,549

Frequently Asked Questions about Cactus Trails

What schools do graduates of Cactus Trails attend?

Students who attend Cactus Trails usually go on to attend:

Middle : Ssg Manuel R Puentes
High : Pebble Hills High School

What is the racial makeup of Cactus Trails?

Students at Cactus Trails are 80% Hispanic, 14% White, 3% African American, 2% Two or more races.

Is Cactus Trails a good school?

Cactus Trails ranks 498^th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Cactus Trails?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,010 students attended Cactus Trails.

What district is Cactus Trails in?

Socorro Independent School District (Isd)

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