Capistrano Elementary

Summary:

Capistrano Elementary is a public elementary school in El Paso, Texas, serving 460 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Ysleta Independent School District, which is ranked 277 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 4-star rating.

Capistrano Elementary faces significant academic challenges, consistently ranking in the bottom quartile of Texas elementary schools. The school's performance on STAAR tests is significantly lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, only 25% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to 56.66% for the district and 48.85% for the state. The school's performance is particularly low for subgroups such as Hispanic students, English Language Learners, and students with low socioeconomic status.

While Capistrano Elementary's spending per student is slightly higher than the district average, the nearby schools in the Ysleta Independent School District, such as Del Valle Elementary, Loma Terrace Elementary, and Thomas Manor, generally outperform Capistrano Elementary on STAAR tests and have higher statewide rankings. Additionally, Alicia R Chacon International, a public charter school in the district, stands out with exceptional academic performance, ranking in the top 5% of Texas elementary schools.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 240 Mecca Dr
       El Paso, TX  79907


(915) 434-8600

District: Ysleta Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
4441st of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,169 Help


Students who attend Capistrano Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Ysleta Middle
High:    Ysleta High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.6 Help
Number of students:  436

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
97.7%
White:
1.1%
American Indian:
0.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  97.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Capistrano Elementary ranks worse than 95% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks last among 27 ranked elementary schools in the Ysleta Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.81. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (97.7%), White (1.1%), American Indian (0.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 97.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Ysleta Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Capistrano Elementary is 13.6, which is the 8th best among 27 elementary schools in the Ysleta Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Capistrano Elementary is $11,169, which is the 14th highest among 27 elementary schools in the Ysleta Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Capistrano Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Capistrano Elementary 4441st of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Capistrano Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Ysleta Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Ysleta Independent School District (Isd) 277th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Capistrano Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Capistrano Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 29.29 2893rd 3465 16.5%
2005 27.22 2933rd 3475 15.6%
2006 29.30 2880th 3476 17.1%
2007 40.77 2652nd 3724 28.8%
2008 34.29 2932nd 3768 22.2%
2009 22.23 3497th 3884 10.0%
2010 19.71 3610th 3937 8.3%
2011 17.61 3802nd 4095 7.2%
2012 35.10 3147th 4206 25.2%
2013 51.39 2228th 4221 47.2%
2014 46.93 2534th 4260 40.5%
2015 54.25 2100th 4320 51.4%
2016 49.08 2351st 4286 45.1%
2017 26.16 3405th 4329 21.3%
2018 26.44 3422nd 4359 21.5%
2019 21.08 3862nd 4479 13.8%
2021 14.43 4247th 4578 7.2%
2022 24.13 3707th 4581 19.1%
2023 21.53 3908th 4647 15.9%
2024 11.81 4441st 4675 5.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Capistrano Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.29 2079th 3226 35.6%
2019 36.68 2293rd 3333 31.2%
2021 23.09 3048th 3446 11.5%
2022 22.83 3072nd 3487 11.9%
2023 22.47 3140th 3556 11.7%
2024 13.07 3515th 3638 3.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Capistrano Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.88 2453rd 3558 31.1%
2019 40.37 2023rd 3684 45.1%
2021 25.61 3143rd 3799 17.3%
2022 31.64 2898th 3952 26.7%
2023 33.42 2858th 4086 30.1%
2024 14.02 4104th 4261 3.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Capistrano Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.95 2975th 4264 30.2%
2019 29.39 3499th 4309 18.8%
2021 19.50 4062nd 4451 8.7%
2022 30.50 3483rd 4477 22.2%
2023 31.40 3438th 4521 24.0%
2024 16.10 4285th 4560 6.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Capistrano Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.03 2809th 4306 34.8%
2019 28.08 3437th 4348 21.0%
2021 14.80 4234th 4499 5.9%
2022 26.58 3649th 4561 20.0%
2023 22.78 3889th 4588 15.2%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Capistrano Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.51 1938th 3106 37.6%
2019 49.40 2049th 3184 35.6%
2021 2.39 2983rd 3006 0.8%
2022 43.79 2088th 2958 29.4%
2023 35.24 2416th 2980 18.9%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Capistrano Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.41 2856th 4240 32.6%
2019 40.42 2643rd 4295 38.5%
2021 22.92 3860th 4331 10.9%
2022 32.93 3318th 4461 25.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Capistrano Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.51 3746th 4319 13.3%
2019 17.69 3963rd 4357 9.0%
2021 15.97 4132nd 4498 8.1%
2022 25.14 3691st 4563 19.1%
2023 26.96 3606th 4585 21.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Capistrano Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.44 3173rd 4168 23.9%
2019 25.44 3552nd 4188 15.2%
2021 18.02 4009th 4329 7.4%
2022 28.51 3503rd 4376 19.9%
2023 26.34 3583rd 4401 18.6%
2024 14.22 4212th 4431 4.9%
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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.

Capistrano Elementary Test Scores
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Reviews:
by a parent
Friday, April 12, 2019

Open Quote This is an absolutely horrible school. The teachers are great for the most part, and work really hard, but the principal is terrible! Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, June 6, 2018

Open Quote The teachers here will do anything to help the kids. They stay after school and tutor and they are always helping. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Capistrano Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 22 5 2 959 n/a n/a n/a 0 988
1989 23 8 2 866 0 n/a n/a 0 899
1990 26 6 5 934 0 n/a n/a 0 971
1991 25 5 5 751 0 n/a n/a 0 786
1992 29 4 5 837 0 n/a n/a 0 875
1993 20 4 3 837 0 n/a n/a 0 864
1994 15 7 2 816 0 n/a n/a 0 840
1995 14 1 0 570 1 n/a n/a 0 586
1996 14 1 0 570 1 n/a n/a 0 586
1997 15 2 0 540 1 n/a n/a 0 558
1998 12 2 1 607 2 n/a n/a 0 624
1999 25 8 0 683 4 n/a n/a 0 720
2000 20 5 0 671 3 n/a n/a 0 699
2001 16 6 0 670 1 n/a n/a 0 693
2002 17 7 0 780 0 n/a n/a 0 804
2003 17 7 0 780 0 n/a n/a 0 804
2004 15 4 1 778 0 n/a n/a 0 798
2005 9 6 0 753 3 n/a n/a 0 771
2006 7 8 0 714 2 n/a n/a 0 731
2007 6 7 0 707 4 n/a n/a 0 724
2008 9 8 0 682 4 n/a n/a 0 703
2009 6 7 0 685 4 n/a n/a 0 702
2010 6 8 0 667 4 n/a n/a 0 685
2011 3 1 0 748 0 0 0 0 752
2012 3 1 0 719 0 0 2 0 725
2013 4 1 1 594 2 0 0 0 602
2014 10 0 0 580 0 0 0 0 590
2015 7 0 0 541 0 0 1 0 549
2016 6 0 0 460 0 0 0 0 466
2017 5 1 0 420 1 0 0 0 427
2018 6 3 0 418 0 0 0 0 427
2019 1 0 0 409 0 0 0 0 410
2020 1 0 0 389 0 0 0 0 390
2021 0 1 0 482 0 0 0 0 483
2022 0 2 0 459 2 0 0 0 463
2023 3 2 0 453 2 0 0 0 460
2024 5 2 0 426 3 0 0 0 436

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 Capistrano Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 988 56.0 17.6 n/a
1989 899 n/a n/a n/a
1990 971 32.0 30.3 n/a
1991 786 63.0 12.4 n/a
1992 875 54.7 15.9 69.6
1993 864 56.0 15.4 94.7
1994 840 16.4 51.2 91.8
1995 586 44.0 13.3 89.4
1996 586 44.0 13.3 89.4
1997 558 41.0 13.6 88.2
1998 624 38.1 16.4 89.3
1999 720 44.1 16.3 42.4
2000 699 43.5 16.1 41.2
2001 693 43.2 16.0 42.7
2002 804 44.0 18.3 38.3
2003 804 44.0 18.3 38.3
2004 798 51.2 15.6 34.3
2005 771 50.7 15.2 33.9
2006 731 47.9 15.3 33.8
2007 724 47.8 15.1 33.1
2008 703 46.0 15.3 75
2009 702 45.8 15.3 62.5
2010 685 45.5 15.0 53.7
2011 752 47.4 15.8 85.1
2012 725 49.8 14.5 85.2
2013 602 44.2 13.6 96.8
2014 590 41.2 14.2 96.6
2015 549 40.0 13.7 97.1
2016 466 34.0 13.7 72.7
2017 427 29.5 14.4 94.4
2018 427 29.1 14.6 93.2
2019 410 30.1 13.6 94.6
2020 390 28.9 13.4 94.9
2021 483 34.4 14.0 97.3
2022 463 30.1 15.3 95.2
2023 460 32.1 14.3 96.7
2024 436 31.9 13.6 97.2

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 Capistrano Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 988 56.0 17.6 n/a
1989 899 n/a n/a n/a
1990 971 32.0 30.3 n/a
1991 786 63.0 12.4 n/a
1992 875 54.7 15.9 69.6
1993 864 56.0 15.4 94.7
1994 840 16.4 51.2 91.8
1995 586 44.0 13.3 89.4
1996 586 44.0 13.3 89.4
1997 558 41.0 13.6 88.2
1998 624 38.1 16.4 89.3
1999 720 44.1 16.3 42.4
2000 699 43.5 16.1 41.2
2001 693 43.2 16.0 42.7
2002 804 44.0 18.3 38.3
2003 804 44.0 18.3 38.3
2004 798 51.2 15.6 34.3
2005 771 50.7 15.2 33.9
2006 731 47.9 15.3 33.8
2007 724 47.8 15.1 33.1
2008 703 46.0 15.3 75
2009 702 45.8 15.3 62.5
2010 685 45.5 15.0 53.7
2011 752 47.4 15.8 85.1
2012 725 49.8 14.5 85.2
2013 602 44.2 13.6 96.8
2014 590 41.2 14.2 96.6
2015 549 40.0 13.7 97.1
2016 466 34.0 13.7 72.7
2017 427 29.5 14.4 94.4
2018 427 29.1 14.6 93.2
2019 410 30.1 13.6 94.6
2020 390 28.9 13.4 94.9
2021 483 34.4 14.0 97.3
2022 463 30.1 15.3 95.2
2023 460 32.1 14.3 96.7
2024 436 31.9 13.6 97.2

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Capistrano Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,896 (17.7%) $8,838 (82.3%) $10,733
2020 $2,121 (18.3%) $9,441 (81.6%) $11,563
2021 $2,002 (17.9%) $9,167 (82.1%) $11,169

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Capistrano Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3862nd of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 3908th of 4647 Elementary schools
 2.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Capistrano Elementary)2335
 12%
   3rd Grade Reading (Ysleta Independent School District (Isd))4558
 13%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Capistrano Elementary)3225
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Ysleta Independent School District (Isd))5654
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Capistrano Elementary)2923
 6%
   3rd Grade Reading (Ysleta Independent School District (Isd))5040
 10%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
4th Grade Reading (Capistrano Elementary)2320
 3%
   4th Grade Reading (Ysleta Independent School District (Isd))4348
 5%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Capistrano Elementary)4324
 19%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Ysleta Independent School District (Isd))4960
 11%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Capistrano Elementary)258
 17%
   4th Grade Reading (Ysleta Independent School District (Isd))3840
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Capistrano Elementary)290
 29%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Ysleta Independent School District (Isd))4556
 11%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)2622
 4%
5th Grade Reading (Capistrano Elementary)2740
 13%
   5th Grade Reading (Ysleta Independent School District (Isd))4858
 10%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Capistrano Elementary)3144
 13%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Ysleta Independent School District (Isd))6559
 6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Capistrano Elementary)3716
 21%
   5th Grade Science (Ysleta Independent School District (Isd))6039
 21%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
5th Grade Reading (Capistrano Elementary)8620
 66%
   5th Grade Reading (Ysleta Independent School District (Isd))4923
 26%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5333
 20%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students410460
 12.2%
African American02
American Indian02
Asian00
Hispanic409453
 10.8%
Pacific Islander00
White13
 200%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients94.6%96.7%
 2.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Capistrano Elementary

Capistrano Elementary ranks in the bottom 5.0% of Texas elementary schools.

Students who attend Capistrano Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Ysleta Middle
High : Ysleta High School

Students at Capistrano Elementary are 98% Hispanic, 1% White.

In the 2023-24 school year, 436 students attended Capistrano Elementary.


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