DESERTAIRE EL

desertaire.yisd.net

589 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

589

Total Students

40.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DESERTAIRE EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	53
Hispanic	491
Black	25
Asian	9
Two or More	9
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
491 (83.4 %)
White
53 (9.0 %)
Black
25 (4.2 %)
Asian
9 (1.5 %)
Two or More
9 (1.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
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:	YSLETA ISD
Phone:	(915)434-6400
Website:	http://desertaire.yisd.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	589
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	394
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 2

Kindergarten 65

Grade 1 98

Grade 2 94

Grade 3 91

Grade 4 131

Grade 5 108