At a glance
Reported students
521
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
39.38
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
50th percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
740
Desert Wind El: 521 reported students.
State peer staffing position
23rd percentile
13.2:1 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
- 811
- Teachers (FTE)
- 61.73
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.1:1
What the reported data says about Desert Wind El
Desert Wind El is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in El Paso. It is one of 51 current school records connected to Socorro ISD. NCES reports 521 students for 2024–25.
Among 4,659 elementary schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 519 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 50th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.2:1, 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 (96%) and White (3.1%). English learners represent 51% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.9%. 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 Desert Wind El
- 1How do the reported 13.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 39.38 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 2 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
- 51%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 89.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- 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
- White3.1%
- Hispanic96%
- Black0.4%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.6%
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 Socorro ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Vista del Sol Environmental Science
Elementary · Grades PK–05
505 reported students
Myrtle Cooper El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
550 reported students
Robert R Rojas El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
490 reported students
Campestre El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
488 reported students
H D Hilley El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
483 reported students
Benito Martinez El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
470 reported students
Public schools near Desert Wind 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert R Rojas El Elementary · Socorro ISD | PK–05 | 490 | 1.9 mi |
| IDEA Horizon Vista Academy Elementary · Charter · IDEA Public Schools | KG–05 | 742 | 2.4 mi |
| H D Hilley El Elementary · Socorro ISD | PK–05 | 483 | 2.7 mi |
| Ernesto Serna Fine Arts Academy Elementary · Socorro ISD | KG–08 | 831 | 2.7 mi |
| Mission Ridge Elementary · Socorro ISD | PK–05 | 1,052 | 2.8 mi |
| Frank Macias El Elementary · Clint ISD | PK–05 | 975 | 2.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Desert Wind El
What grades does Desert Wind El serve?
Desert Wind El reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Socorro ISD.
How many students attend Desert Wind El?
Desert Wind El reported 521 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 50th percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 811 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Desert Wind El?
The calculated ratio is 13.2:1, based on 521 students and 39.38 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 Desert Wind El a public, charter, or magnet school?
Desert Wind El is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Socorro ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Desert Wind El students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
89.8% 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 Desert Wind El in?
Desert Wind El is part of Socorro ISD, based in El Paso, TX, which operates 51 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Desert Wind El?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Robert R Rojas El (1.9 mi), IDEA Horizon Vista Academy (2.4 mi), H D Hilley El (2.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.