At a glance
Reported students
502
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
37.19
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
46th percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
535.5
Tierra del Sol El: 502 reported students.
State peer staffing position
27th percentile
13.5:1 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
- 561
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41.91
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.4:1
What the reported data says about Tierra del Sol El
Tierra del Sol El is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in El Paso. It is one of 50 current school records connected to Ysleta ISD. NCES reports 502 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 46th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.5:1, close to 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 (95.6%) and White (3.4%). English learners represent 21.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.4%. 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 Tierra del Sol El
- 1How do the reported 13.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 37.19 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?
- 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
- 21.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 74.7%
- 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
- White3.4%
- Hispanic95.6%
- Black0.4%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.2%
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 Ysleta ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Desertaire El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
505 reported students
Eastwood Heights El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
508 reported students
Dolphin Terrace El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
510 reported students
Lancaster El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
517 reported students
Parkland El
Elementary · Grades KG–05
471 reported students
North Loop El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
534 reported students
Public schools near Tierra del Sol 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Cove El Elementary · Ysleta ISD | PK–05 | 537 | 0.9 mi |
| Vista Hills El Elementary · Ysleta ISD | PK–05 | 439 | 1 mi |
| O'Shea Keleher Whole Child Academy Elementary · Socorro ISD | PK–05 | 672 | 1.1 mi |
| Benito Martinez El Elementary · Socorro ISD | PK–05 | 470 | 1.4 mi |
| Vista del Sol Environmental Science Elementary · Socorro ISD | PK–05 | 505 | 1.7 mi |
| Pebble Hills El Elementary · Ysleta ISD | PK–05 | 534 | 1.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Tierra del Sol El
What grades does Tierra del Sol El serve?
Tierra del Sol El reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Ysleta ISD.
How many students attend Tierra del Sol El?
Tierra del Sol El reported 502 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 46th percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 561 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Tierra del Sol El?
The calculated ratio is 13.5:1, based on 502 students and 37.19 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 Tierra del Sol El a public, charter, or magnet school?
Tierra del Sol El is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Ysleta ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Tierra del Sol El students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
74.7% 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 Tierra del Sol El in?
Tierra del Sol El is part of Ysleta ISD, based in El Paso, TX, which operates 50 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Tierra del Sol El?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Glen Cove El (0.9 mi), Vista Hills El (1 mi), O'Shea Keleher Whole Child Academy (1.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.