South El
Daingerfield, TX · Daingerfield-Lone Star ISD · Grades 3-5
4,124th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 6%▼ Declining
South El ranking
SchoolRow ranks South El 4,124th 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 22th in 2019 to 6th in 2025 — declining.
South El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 203 students tested
South El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 216 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 37.8% | 35.2% | ▼ 2.6 pts | |
| White | 40.7% | 32.9% | ▼ 7.8 pts | |
| Hispanic | 17.5% | 21.8% | ▲ 4.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.8% | 9.7% | ▲ 6.9 pts | |
| Asian | 1.2% | 0.5% | ▼ 0.7 pts |
Homes near South El
Typical home value $170K in zip 75638 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2010
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near South El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- –West ElDaingerfield-Lone Star ISD · 1.5 mi away
- 4Hughes Springs ElHughes Springs ISD · 4.9 mi away2,771st of 4,406
ELA 51% · Math 36% - 8Pewitt ElPewitt CISD · 11.1 mi away1,143rd of 4,406
ELA 71% · Math 47% - 5Chapel Hill ElChapel Hill ISD · 11.6 mi away2,301st of 4,406
ELA 53% · Math 41% - 9Pittsburg ElPittsburg ISD · 14.4 mi away569th of 4,406
ELA 70% · Math 69% - –Pittsburg PriPittsburg ISD · 14.9 mi away
- 2Ore City ElOre City ISD · 15.7 mi away3,620th of 4,406
ELA 41% · Math 29% - 9Annie Sims ElMount Pleasant ISD · 16.1 mi away640th of 4,406
ELA 68% · Math 67%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is South El in?
South El is part of the Daingerfield-Lone Star ISD district in Daingerfield, Texas.
Is South El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks South El 4,124th 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 South El?
Black 35%, White 33%, Hispanic 22%, Two or more races 10% (216 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near South El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 75638 is $170K 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.