Washington El
Big Spring, TX · Big Spring ISD
Regular public school · Grades 3 · Town, remote
2,392nd of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 46%▲ Improving
1201 BIRDWELL LN, Big Spring, TX 79720
(432)264-4126NCES ID 481020000482Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 455 students tested · no science: TX tests it in grades 5, 8 and 11, and this school ends at grade 3
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 238 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 66.8% | 67.6% | ▲ 0.8 pts | |
| White | 25.1% | 23.1% | ▼ 2.0 pts | |
| Black | 6.3% | 3.8% | ▼ 2.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.5% | 3.4% | ▲ 1.9 pts | |
| Asian | 0.2% | 1.7% | ▲ 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 $147K in zip 79720 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2012
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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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.