DESERT WIND EL

www.sisd.net

804 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Desert Wind School is a public PK-8 institution located in El Paso, Texas, serving as part of the Socorro Independent School District (SISD). Known for its commitment to academic excellence and student development, the school fosters a comprehensive learning environment that supports children from early childhood through their middle school years. By offering a continuous educational pathway, Desert Wind aims to build a strong foundation for students, emphasizing both rigorous academics and personal growth as they transition from elementary to middle school grades.

The school is deeply integrated into the SISD community, reflecting the district’s focus on innovative technology, student leadership, and community involvement. With a dedicated faculty and staff, Desert Wind utilizes the resources and curriculum standards provided by the district to prepare students for high school success. Families interested in the school’s specific programs, athletic offerings, or enrollment details can find extensive information on the official school website at [http://www.sisd.net](http://www.sisd.net).

804

Total Students

57.4

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DESERT WIND EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	21
Hispanic	772
Black	6
Asian	2
Two or More	2
American Indian	1

Hispanic
772 (96.0 %)
White
21 (2.6 %)
Black
6 (0.7 %)
Asian
2 (0.2 %)
Two or More
2 (0.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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:	SOCORRO ISD
Phone:	(915)937-7800
Website:	http://www.sisd.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	804
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	57.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	463
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 30

Kindergarten 38

Grade 1 40

Grade 2 43

Grade 3 49

Grade 4 39

Grade 5 54

Grade 6 160

Grade 7 162

Grade 8 189