At a glance
Reported students
1,231
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
72.19
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
99th percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
456
Dr Josefina Villamil Tinajero Pk-8: 1,231 reported students.
State peer staffing position
86th percentile
17.1:1 reported; state peer median 14.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Dr Josefina Villamil Tinajero Pk-8
Dr Josefina Villamil Tinajero Pk-8 is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in El Paso. It is one of 72 current school records connected to El Paso ISD. NCES reports 1,231 students for 2024–25.
Among 4,659 elementary schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 519 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 99th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.1:1, above 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 (97.8%) and White (1.5%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Dr Josefina Villamil Tinajero Pk-8
- 1How do the reported 17.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 72.19 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?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 96.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.5%
- Hispanic97.8%
- Black0.4%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
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.
Other schools in El Paso ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Coach Wally Hartley Pk-8
Elementary · Grades PK–08
1,256 reported students
Don Haskins Pk-8
Elementary · Grades PK–08
1,405 reported students
Milam El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
941 reported students
Mesita El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
916 reported students
General Douglas Macarthur Pk-8
Elementary · Grades PK–08
889 reported students
Charles Q Murphree Pk-8
Elementary · Grades PK–08
846 reported students
Public schools near Dr Josefina Villamil Tinajero Pk-8
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooley El Elementary · El Paso ISD | PK–05 | 393 | 0.5 mi |
| Hawkins El Elementary · El Paso ISD | PK–05 | 256 | 0.9 mi |
| Hillside El Elementary · El Paso ISD | PK–05 | 348 | 1.5 mi |
| Coach Wally Hartley Pk-8 Elementary · El Paso ISD | PK–08 | 1,256 | 1.9 mi |
| Ramona El STEM Academy Elementary · Ysleta ISD | KG–05 | 386 | 2.2 mi |
| Coldwell El Elementary · El Paso ISD | PK–05 | 354 | 2.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Dr Josefina Villamil Tinajero Pk-8
What grades does Dr Josefina Villamil Tinajero Pk-8 serve?
Dr Josefina Villamil Tinajero Pk-8 reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in El Paso ISD.
How many students attend Dr Josefina Villamil Tinajero Pk-8?
Dr Josefina Villamil Tinajero Pk-8 reported 1,231 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 99th percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Dr Josefina Villamil Tinajero Pk-8?
The calculated ratio is 17.1:1, based on 1,231 students and 72.19 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 Dr Josefina Villamil Tinajero Pk-8 a public, charter, or magnet school?
Dr Josefina Villamil Tinajero Pk-8 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 Dr Josefina Villamil Tinajero Pk-8 students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
96.2% 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 Dr Josefina Villamil Tinajero Pk-8 in?
Dr Josefina Villamil Tinajero Pk-8 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 Dr Josefina Villamil Tinajero Pk-8?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Cooley El (0.5 mi), Hawkins El (0.9 mi), Hillside El (1.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.