At a glance
Reported students
26
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
8
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
3.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–10
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas middle enrollment
2nd percentile
Compared with 1,712 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
456
Telles Academy: 26 reported students.
State peer staffing position
1st percentile
3.3:1 reported; state peer median 14.4:1. 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
- 30
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Student–teacher ratio
- 3:1
What the reported data says about Telles Academy
Telles Academy is a public middle school serving grades 06–10 in El Paso. It is one of 72 current school records connected to El Paso ISD. NCES reports 26 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,712 middle schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 639 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 2nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 3.3:1, below the Texas median of 14.4:1 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 (80.8%) and White (15.4%). English learners represent 43.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.3%. 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 Telles Academy
- 1How do the reported 3.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 8 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 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
- 43.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 88.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White15.4%
- Hispanic80.8%
- Black0%
- Asian3.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- 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.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as 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.
Charles Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
372 reported students
Canyon Hills Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
408 reported students
Guillen Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
433 reported students
Magoffin Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
541 reported students
Brown Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
699 reported students
Cpt Gabriel Navarrete Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
709 reported students
Public schools near Telles Academy
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Paso Leadership Academy Middle · Charter · El Paso Leadership Academy | 06–08 | 181 | 1.1 mi |
| Wiggs Middle Middle · El Paso ISD | 06–08 | 943 | 1.4 mi |
| Guillen Middle Middle · El Paso ISD | 06–08 | 433 | 2.3 mi |
| Cpt Gabriel Navarrete Middle Middle · El Paso ISD | 06–08 | 709 | 2.7 mi |
| Magoffin Middle Middle · El Paso ISD | 06–08 | 541 | 5.4 mi |
| Canyon Hills Middle Middle · El Paso ISD | 06–08 | 408 | 5.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Telles Academy
What grades does Telles Academy serve?
Telles Academy reports grades 06–10 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school (alternative school) in El Paso ISD.
How many students attend Telles Academy?
Telles Academy reported 26 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 2nd percentile among 1,712 Texas middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 30 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Telles Academy?
The calculated ratio is 3.3:1, based on 26 students and 8 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 14.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Telles Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Telles Academy 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 Telles Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
88.5% 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 Telles Academy in?
Telles Academy 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 Telles Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include El Paso Leadership Academy (1.1 mi), Wiggs Middle (1.4 mi), Guillen Middle (2.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.