Southwest El
Belton, TX · Belton ISD · Grades K-5
4,140th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 6%· Stable
Southwest El ranking
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.
Southwest El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 195 students tested
Southwest El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 398 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 61.9% | 70.6% | ▲ 8.7 pts | |
| White | 30.3% | 17.8% | ▼ 12.5 pts | |
| Black | 4.7% | 7.0% | ▲ 2.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.3% | 4.5% | ▲ 2.2 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.6% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.6 pts |
Homes near Southwest El
Typical home value $309K in zip 76513 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Southwest El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 6Nolan Creek SchoolOrenda Charter School · 0.6 mi away · charter2,015th of 4,406
ELA 63% · Math 37% - 7Leon Heights ElBelton ISD · 1.5 mi away1,712th of 4,406
ELA 60% · Math 46% - 3Chisholm Trail ElBelton ISD · 1.7 mi away3,180th of 4,406
ELA 42% · Math 38% - 7Sparta ElBelton ISD · 2.3 mi away1,711th of 4,406
ELA 58% · Math 48% - 7Charter Oak ElBelton ISD · 3.7 mi away1,568th of 4,406
ELA 60% · Math 49% - 5Joe M Pirtle ElBelton ISD · 4.8 mi away2,229th of 4,406
ELA 55% · Math 41% - 9Lakewood ElBelton ISD · 5.3 mi away476th of 4,406
ELA 77% · Math 66% - 3Thornton ElTemple ISD · 5.5 mi away3,179th of 4,406
ELA 42% · Math 38%
Frequently asked questions
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.