Southwest El
Belton, TX · Belton ISD
Regular public school · Grades K-5 · Suburb, midsize
4,140th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 6%· Stable
611 S SAUNDERS, Belton, TX 76513
(254)215-3500NCES ID 480986000459Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Southwest El 4,140th 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 6% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 2th in 2019 to 6th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 195 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 398 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 64.8% | 70.6% | ▲ 5.8 pts | |
| White | 25.5% | 17.8% | ▼ 7.7 pts | |
| Black | 6.2% | 7.0% | ▲ 0.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.5% | 4.5% | ▲ 3.0 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.5% | 0.0% | ▼ 1.5 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 $309K in zip 76513 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Southwest El
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What school district is Southwest El in?
Southwest El is part of the Belton ISD district in Belton, Texas.
Is Southwest El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Southwest El 4,140th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 6% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Southwest El?
Hispanic 71%, White 18%, Black 7%, Two or more races 5% (398 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Southwest El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 76513 is $309K 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.