BLISS EL
BLISS EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the EL PASO ISD school district, located in EL PASO, TX with about 519 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 32 teachers, BLISS EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
BLISS ELementary School is a public school located in El Paso, Texas, serving students within the El Paso Independent School District (EPISD). Situated on Sheridan Road, the school serves the local community with a focus on providing a structured academic environment. As part of the EPISD system, BLISS ELementary follows district-wide curricula designed to meet state educational standards, aiming to foster foundational learning in core subjects such as reading, mathematics, science, and social studies.
The school is well-known for its deep historical ties to the military community, being located in close proximity to Fort Bliss. This unique setting often shapes the school's culture, resulting in a diverse student body that includes many children of military families. Because of this, BLISS ELementary is accustomed to supporting highly mobile students and prides itself on maintaining a supportive, inclusive atmosphere that helps families integrate into the El Paso area while ensuring academic continuity for their children.
For more information, contact BLISS EL at (915) 587-2540 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
EL PASO, TX 79906-3400
(915) 587-2540
http://bliss.episd.org
BLISS EL is a public Title I school in EL PASO, TX with about 519 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- EL PASO ISD
- Total Students:
- 519
- Teachers:
- 32.52
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 519 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 42.6%
- White
- 31.4%
- Black or African American
- 12.1%
- Two or more races
- 9.1%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 2.5%
- Asian
- 1.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 46.1%
- Male
- 53.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.