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Desert Hills El

300 N KENAZO AVE EL PASO, TX 79928

Ranked 945 of 1979 in Texas

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About Desert Hills El

The school's address is 300 N Kenazo Ave, El Paso, TX 79928. It serves students in a suburban area in the Clint ISD school district. The school offers PK to grade 5. The school has an enrollment of about 917 students. The school has a ratio of 15 students to 1 teacher. The school has a balanced mix of both male and female students, with each making up 50%. According to state assessment results, the school has 40% students proficient in math and 40% in reading. The school is a standard public school in the Clint ISD school district. The school serves students in a boundary area in the Horizon area. The neighborhood surrounding the school ranges in price from $240,000. When comparing schools in the El Paso area, the school, considered one of the best elementary school in Texas is a community-based elementary school in the area.

Desert Hills El Contact Information

Address

300 N KENAZO AVE EL PASO, TX 79928

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Phone

(915) 926-4500

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 40%
Reading 40%
State average proficiency is 40% in Math and 40% in Reading.
61
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
14
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
917
Total Students
$66547
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 945 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Desert Hills El

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 07:25 AM - 03:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:10 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 3.38%
Asian 0%
Hispanic 94.44%
Black 0.98%
Two+ Races 0.87%
Native Am. 0.22%
White
3.38%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
94.44%
Black
0.98%
Two+ Races
0.87%
Native Am.
0.22%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 917
49.62%
455 Female
50.38%
462 Male

Student Population

917 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

458 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Desert Hills Elementary School in Clint ISD has been a part of several district-wide initiatives that emphasize student engagement and community support. One of the latest developments is that the school has been a part of a Pre-K registration and outreach event, targeting increased accessibility for the upcoming 2025-2026 academic session.

Furthermore, the school has been a part of several student-centric initiatives, including anti-bullying events that encourage kindness and leadership among upper elementary grades.

FAQ

Q1. Does the school have any before or after-school care programs?

Ans. There are many elementary schools in this district that have extended-day programs or partner programs. Parents can contact their school office for more information.

Q2. What are the available transportation options for the students?

Ans. Bus transport is available depending upon the distance and eligibility of the student. There are designated bus routes that cover different areas of the neighborhood.

Q3. Are there any opportunities for parent involvement at this school?

Ans. Yes, there are many opportunities for parent involvement at this school. Parents can participate in parent-teacher organizations that support school activities.

Q4. Does this school have any support services for students who need extra help in their learning?

Ans. Yes, this school has specialized support services like special education programs and access to school counselors.

Q5. What are the available extracurricular activities at this school?

Ans. There are many extracurricular activities that are available at this school. Students can participate in different activities that can help them develop their skills.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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