Barron El vs Desertaire El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barron El
El Paso · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
368 students
Desertaire El
El Paso · Public elementary · Grades K–5
505 students
| Measure | Barron El El Paso, Texas | Desertaire El El Paso, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2811 of 4,686 | #1782 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #32451 of 50,301 | #24795 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 368 | 505 |
| Enrollment | 368 | 505 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.3% | 79.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 58% |
| city | El Paso | El Paso |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Desertaire El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.5 vs 39.2).
- •Desertaire El does better on math proficiency (58% vs 42%).
- •Desertaire El does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 37%).
- •Barron El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.3% vs 79.6%).
- •Barron El does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 13.6).
- •Desertaire El is the larger school with 505 students compared with 368.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Barron El better than Desertaire El?
On the Success Index (US), Desertaire El ranks higher (50.5 vs 39.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Barron El and Desertaire El?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between El Paso and El Paso in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barron El: 368. Desertaire El: 505. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barron El and Desertaire El rank in Texas?
Barron El is 2811th of 4,686 and Desertaire El is 1782nd of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).