Carroll T Welch El vs Desert Hills El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carroll T Welch El
El Paso · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
676 students
Desert Hills El
El Paso · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
928 students
| Measure | Carroll T Welch El El Paso, Texas | Desert Hills El El Paso, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4027 of 4,686 | #2295 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #41054 of 50,301 | #28903 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 676 | 928 |
| Enrollment | 676 | 928 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.1% | 81.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 57% |
| city | El Paso | El Paso |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Desert Hills El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.5 vs 26.0).
- •Desert Hills El does better on math proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •Desert Hills El does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 31%).
- •Desert Hills El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.1% vs 94.1%).
- •Carroll T Welch El does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 16.3).
- •Desert Hills El is the larger school with 928 students compared with 676.
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 Carroll T Welch El better than Desert Hills El?
On the Success Index (US), Desert Hills El ranks higher (44.5 vs 26.0 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 Carroll T Welch El and Desert Hills El?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between El Paso and El Paso in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carroll T Welch El: 676. Desert Hills El: 928. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carroll T Welch El and Desert Hills El rank in Texas?
Carroll T Welch El is 4027th of 4,686 and Desert Hills El is 2295th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).