DESERTAIRE EL
DESERTAIRE EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the YSLETA ISD school district, located in EL PASO, TX with about 817 students offering grade levels from 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 51 teachers, DESERTAIRE 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.
DESERTAIRE ELementary School is located in El Paso, Texas, and operates as part of the Ysleta Independent School District. Serving a primary-level student population, the school is situated in the Northeast area of El Paso. Its campus serves as a localized hub for primary education, focusing on building foundational academic skills while fostering a supportive community environment for its students and their families.
The school places a strong emphasis on the district's mission to prepare students for success in a global society, often incorporating technology and personalized learning strategies into its curriculum. As a community-oriented institution, Desertaire is known for its engagement with the local neighborhood, offering various programs and initiatives designed to enhance student achievement and development. For parents and community members interested in specific programs, academic calendars, or current news, the school maintains an active presence through the Ysleta Independent School District’s web portal.
For more information, contact DESERTAIRE EL at (915) 434-6400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
EL PASO, TX 79924
(915) 434-6400
http://desertaire.yisd.net
DESERTAIRE EL is a public Title I school in EL PASO, TX with about 817 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- YSLETA ISD
- Total Students:
- 817
- Teachers:
- 51.92
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 817 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending DESERTAIRE EL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 78% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 77.6%
- White
- 11.9%
- Black or African American
- 5.5%
- Two or more races
- 3.2%
- Asian
- 1.1%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 49.7%
- Male
- 50.3%
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.