Desertaire El vs North Star El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.1 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
North Star El
El Paso · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
552 students
| Measure | Desertaire El El Paso, Texas | North Star El El Paso, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1782 of 4,686 | #879 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #24795 of 50,301 | #14603 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 505 | 552 |
| Enrollment | 505 | 552 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.6% | 69.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 72% |
| city | El Paso | El Paso |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Star El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.3 vs 50.5).
- •North Star El does better on math proficiency (72% vs 58%).
- •North Star El does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 46%).
- •North Star El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.4% vs 79.6%).
- •Desertaire El does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 15.3).
- •North Star El is the larger school with 552 students compared with 505.
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 North Star El?
On the Success Index (US), North Star El ranks higher (65.3 vs 50.5 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 North Star El?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between El Paso and El Paso in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desertaire El: 505. North Star El: 552. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desertaire El and North Star El rank in Texas?
Desertaire El is 1782nd of 4,686 and North Star El is 879th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).