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Del Norte Heights Elementary School

1800 Winslow Rd
El Paso, TX 79915
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 240 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Del Norte Heights Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 240 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Top 30% in TX
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Del Norte Heights Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Del Norte Heights Elementary School's student population of 240 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 38% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
240 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Del Norte Heights Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Del Norte Heights Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
#2014 out of 8188 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Del Norte Heights Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Del Norte Heights Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Del Norte Heights Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-49%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Del Norte Heights Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Del Norte Heights Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Del Norte Heights Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hispanic
94%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Del Norte Heights Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
3%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Del Norte Heights Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
1%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Del Norte Heights Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Del Norte Heights Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Del Norte Heights Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.12
This chart displays the diversity score of Del Norte Heights Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Del Norte Heights Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Del Norte Heights Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Del Norte Heights Elementary School's ranking?
Del Norte Heights Elementary School is ranked #2014 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Del Norte Heights Elementary School?
240 students attend Del Norte Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Del Norte Heights Elementary School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Del Norte Heights Elementary School?
Del Norte Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Del Norte Heights Elementary School offer ?
Del Norte Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Del Norte Heights Elementary School part of?
Del Norte Heights Elementary School is part of Ysleta Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Del Norte Heights Elementary School located?
Del Norte Heights Elementary School is located in the Mission Valley neighborhood of El Paso, TX. There are 40 other public schools located in Mission Valley.

School Reviews
5   11/2/2020
I think that it a great school I have been here for 7 years there fantastic teachers and students. We have a great principal, Ms. Merfa and assistant principal Ms. Urena. I think it is a great school
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Nathan Marin

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 240 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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