DOWELL EL

DOWELL 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 371 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. 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 25 teachers, DOWELL EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

DOWELL ELementary School is a public school located in the Northeast area of El Paso, Texas, and serves as part of the El Paso Independent School District (EPISD). As a neighborhood school, it is committed to providing a foundational education for students in the surrounding community, focusing on academic growth and fostering a supportive learning environment. The school generally emphasizes the development of core competencies in reading, writing, and mathematics, while working to prepare its elementary-aged students for the transition to middle school within the district.

The school is active within the EPISD framework, utilizing the district's standardized curriculum and resources to meet state educational requirements. Beyond academics, DOWELL ELementary aims to cultivate a sense of school spirit and community among its students, staff, and parents. For those seeking detailed information regarding specific extracurricular programs, faculty contact details, or current school events, the school maintains an official presence through its website at [http://dowell.episd.org](http://dowell.episd.org).

For more information, contact DOWELL EL at (915) 231-2560 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

5249 BASTILLE AVE
EL PASO, TX 79924-4619
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DOWELL EL is a public Title I school in EL PASO, TX with about 371 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
EL PASO ISD
Total Students:
371
Teachers:
25.36
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
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 371 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending DOWELL EL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 89% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
88.9%
White
5.1%
Black or African American
2.7%
Two or more races
1.1%
Asian
1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%

Female
50.9%
Male
49.1%

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.