How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Desertaire Elementary | Idea Mesquite Hills Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Location | El Paso, TX | El Paso, TX |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 505 | 641 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.6:1 | 22.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 78.0% | 72.2% |
| Charter School | No | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Desertaire Elementary | Idea Mesquite Hills Academy |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,175 | $11,857 |
| District | Ysleta ISD | Idea Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Desertaire Elementary | Idea Mesquite Hills Academy |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4.0% | 7.5% |
| African American | 1.6% | 8.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 92.5% | 81.1% |
| Asian | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Multiracial | 1.2% | 1.4% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Desertaire Elementary | Idea Mesquite Hills Academy |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 341:1 | 306:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 19.9% | 18.6% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 8 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.