Short El
Arlington, TX · Arlington ISD
Regular public school · Grades PK-6 · City, large
4,103rd of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 7%· Stable
2000 CALIFORNIA LN, Arlington, TX 76015
(682)867-5850NCES ID 480870000262Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Short El 4,103rd of 4,406 Texas elementary schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 7% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 8th in 2019 to 7th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 174 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 369 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 32.2% | 46.1% | ▲ 13.9 pts | |
| Black | 30.7% | 29.5% | ▼ 1.2 pts | |
| White | 29.9% | 17.3% | ▼ 12.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.6% | 6.2% | ▲ 2.6 pts | |
| Asian | 2.8% | 0.5% | ▼ 2.3 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $282K in zip 76015 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Short El
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ELA 42% ▲16 · Math 28% ▼2Compare - #2677Foster ElArlington ISD · 1.3 mi away2,677th of 4,406
ELA 44% ▲18 · Math 44% ▲14Compare - #3783South Davis ElArlington ISD · 1.4 mi away3,783rd of 4,406
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ELA 41% ▲15 · Math 32% ▲2Compare
What school district is Short El in?
Short El is part of the Arlington ISD district in Arlington, Texas.
Is Short El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Short El 4,103rd of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 7% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Short El?
Hispanic 46%, Black 30%, White 17%, Two or more races 6% (369 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Short El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 76015 is $282K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.