At a glance
Reported students
459
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
35.27
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
38th percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
456
Bliss El: 459 reported students.
State peer staffing position
20th percentile
13:1 reported; state peer median 14.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 486
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35.35
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.7:1
What the reported data says about Bliss El
Bliss El is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in El Paso. It is one of 72 current school records connected to El Paso ISD. NCES reports 459 students for 2024–25.
Among 4,659 elementary schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 519 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 38th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13:1, below the Texas median of 14.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (39.2%) and White (27.7%). English learners represent 5.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Bliss El
- 1How do the reported 13:1 student–teacher ratio and 35.27 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 5.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 67.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White27.7%
- Hispanic39.2%
- Black18.1%
- Asian2.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander2.6%
- Multiracial9.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in El Paso ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Crockett El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
453 reported students
Douglass El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
451 reported students
Clendenin El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
438 reported students
Western Hills El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
436 reported students
William C Herrera El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
496 reported students
Kohlberg El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
418 reported students
Public schools near Bliss El
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Travis El Elementary · El Paso ISD | KG–05 | 200 | 0.6 mi |
| Coldwell El Elementary · El Paso ISD | PK–05 | 354 | 1.5 mi |
| Clendenin El Elementary · El Paso ISD | PK–05 | 438 | 1.5 mi |
| Logan El Elementary · El Paso ISD | PK–05 | 606 | 1.7 mi |
| Colin L Powell El Elementary · El Paso ISD | PK–05 | 576 | 1.9 mi |
| Crockett El Elementary · El Paso ISD | PK–05 | 453 | 1.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Bliss El
What grades does Bliss El serve?
Bliss El reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in El Paso ISD.
How many students attend Bliss El?
Bliss El reported 459 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 38th percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 486 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Bliss El?
The calculated ratio is 13:1, based on 459 students and 35.27 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 14.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Bliss El a public, charter, or magnet school?
Bliss El is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on El Paso ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Bliss El students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
67.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Bliss El in?
Bliss El is part of El Paso ISD, based in El Paso, TX, which operates 72 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Bliss El?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Travis El (0.6 mi), Coldwell El (1.5 mi), Clendenin El (1.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.