Cadwallader Elementary School (Closed 2023)

7988 Alameda Ave
El Paso, TX 79915
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 310 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Cadwallader Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-84% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was approximately equal to the Texas state average of 71%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
310 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
(15-16)
80-84%
75%
(15-16)
70-74%
71%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)
n/a
4%
Hispanic
(15-16)
98%
52%
Black
(15-16)
2%
13%
White
(15-16)
n/a
29%
Hawaiian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)
n/a
2%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% TX state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% TX state average).
How many students attend Cadwallader Elementary School?
310 students attend Cadwallader Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Cadwallader Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cadwallader Elementary School?
Cadwallader Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cadwallader Elementary School offer ?
Cadwallader Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Cadwallader Elementary School part of?
Cadwallader Elementary School is part of Ysleta Independent School District.

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