Desertaire El vs Parkland El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 2.2 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
Parkland El
El Paso · Public elementary · Grades K–5
471 students
| Measure | Desertaire El El Paso, Texas | Parkland El El Paso, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1782 of 4,686 | #2071 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #24795 of 50,301 | #27246 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 505 | 471 |
| Enrollment | 505 | 471 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.6% | 89.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 53% |
| city | El Paso | El Paso |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Desertaire El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.5 vs 46.9).
- •Desertaire El does better on math proficiency (58% vs 53%).
- •Desertaire El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.6% vs 89.6%).
- •Parkland El does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 13.6).
- •Desertaire El is the larger school with 505 students compared with 471.
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 Parkland El?
On the Success Index (US), Desertaire El ranks higher (50.5 vs 46.9 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 Parkland El?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between El Paso and El Paso in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desertaire El: 505. Parkland El: 471. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desertaire El and Parkland El rank in Texas?
Desertaire El is 1782nd of 4,686 and Parkland El is 2071st of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).