Short El
Arlington, TX · Arlington ISD · Grades PK-6
4,103rd of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 7%· Stable
Short El ranking
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.
Short El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 174 students tested
Short El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 369 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 38.3% | 46.1% | ▲ 7.8 pts | |
| Black | 32.3% | 29.5% | ▼ 2.8 pts | |
| White | 23.2% | 17.3% | ▼ 5.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.7% | 6.2% | ▲ 2.5 pts | |
| Asian | 2.2% | 0.5% | ▼ 1.7 pts |
Homes near Short El
Typical home value $282K in zip 76015 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Short El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- –Arlington Classics Academy - Arkansas CampusArlington Classics Academy · 0.9 mi away · charter
- 9Arlington Classics Academy -IntermediateArlington Classics Academy · 0.9 mi away · charter642nd of 4,406
ELA 74% · Math 61% - 6Newman International Academy of ArlingtonNewman International Academy of Arlington · 1 mi away · charter2,182nd of 4,406
ELA 55% · Math 41% - 6Hill ElArlington ISD · 1 mi away2,070th of 4,406
ELA 57% · Math 41% - 2Key ElArlington ISD · 1 mi away3,627th of 4,406
ELA 42% · Math 28% - 4Foster ElArlington ISD · 1.3 mi away2,677th of 4,406
ELA 44% · Math 44% - 2South Davis ElArlington ISD · 1.4 mi away3,783rd of 4,406
ELA 33% · Math 33% - 3Swift ElArlington ISD · 1.9 mi away3,476th of 4,406
ELA 41% · Math 32%
Frequently asked questions
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.