Washington El
Big Spring, TX · Big Spring ISD · Grades 3
2,392nd of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 46%▲ Improving
Washington El ranking
SchoolRow ranks Washington El 2,392nd 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 46% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 8th in 2019 to 46th in 2025 — improving.
Washington El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 455 students tested
Washington El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 238 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 63.3% | 67.6% | ▲ 4.3 pts | |
| White | 31.3% | 23.1% | ▼ 8.2 pts | |
| Black | 2.5% | 3.8% | ▲ 1.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.8% | 3.4% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| Asian | 0.0% | 1.7% | ▲ 1.7 pts |
Homes near Washington El
Typical home value $147K in zip 79720 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2012
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Washington El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- –Moss ElBig Spring ISD · 0.8 mi away
- –Marcy ElBig Spring ISD · 3.3 mi away
- 4Coahoma ElCoahoma ISD · 9.2 mi away2,988th of 4,406
ELA 47% · Math 36% - 6Forsan ElForsan ISD · 10.5 mi away1,981st of 4,406
ELA 57% · Math 43% - 8Stanton ElStanton ISD · 22 mi away1,225th of 4,406
ELA 65% · Math 51% - 10Garden City ElGlasscock County ISD · 26.4 mi away135th of 4,406
ELA 88% · Math 77%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Washington El in?
Washington El is part of the Big Spring ISD district in Big Spring, Texas.
Is Washington El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Washington El 2,392nd of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 46% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Washington El?
Hispanic 68%, White 23%, Black 4%, Two or more races 3% (238 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Washington El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 79720 is $147K 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.