COLIN L POWELL EL

powell.episd.org

517 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Colin L. Powell Elementary School, located at 4750 Ellerthorpe in El Paso, Texas, is a part of the El Paso Independent School District (EPISD). Serving the Northeast El Paso community, the school is named in honor of the late General Colin L. Powell, reflecting a commitment to leadership, character, and academic excellence. The campus focuses on providing a nurturing environment where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best while developing the foundational skills necessary for future success in middle and high school.

The school is dedicated to fostering a well-rounded educational experience that emphasizes core subjects, critical thinking, and social-emotional development. Through its partnership with the El Paso Independent School District, Powell Elementary utilizes a variety of resources and instructional strategies designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population. By maintaining a strong connection with families and the surrounding neighborhood, the school strives to create a supportive community atmosphere where every student feels valued and prepared for the challenges of a 21st-century learning environment.

517

Total Students

39.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for COLIN L POWELL EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	145
Hispanic	234
Black	80
Asian	3
Two or More	32
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	22

Hispanic
234 (45.3 %)
White
145 (28.0 %)
Black
80 (15.5 %)
Two or More
32 (6.2 %)
Pacific Islander
22 (4.3 %)
Asian
3 (0.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	EL PASO ISD
Phone:	(915)779-3781
Website:	http://powell.episd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	517
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	453
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 63

Kindergarten 61

Grade 1 83

Grade 2 87

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 75

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for COLIN L POWELL EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	63
Kindergarten	61
Grade 1	83
Grade 2	87
Grade 3	83
Grade 4	65
Grade 5	75

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for COLIN L POWELL EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	244	47.2%
Male	273	52.8%

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