Desertaire El vs Newman El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Desertaire El
El Paso · Public elementary · Grades K–5
505 students
Newman El
El Paso · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
246 students
| Measure | Desertaire El El Paso, Texas | Newman El El Paso, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1782 of 4,686 | #2054 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #24795 of 50,301 | #27100 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 505 | 246 |
| Enrollment | 505 | 246 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.6% | 88.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 46% |
| city | El Paso | El Paso |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Desertaire El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.5 vs 47.1).
- •Desertaire El does better on math proficiency (58% vs 46%).
- •Newman El does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 46%).
- •Desertaire El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.6% vs 88.6%).
- •Newman El does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 13.6).
- •Desertaire El is the larger school with 505 students compared with 246.
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 Desertaire El better than Newman El?
On the Success Index (US), Desertaire El ranks higher (50.5 vs 47.1 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 Desertaire El and Newman El?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between El Paso and El Paso in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desertaire El: 505. Newman El: 246. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desertaire El and Newman El rank in Texas?
Desertaire El is 1782nd of 4,686 and Newman El is 2054th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).