South El
Daingerfield, TX · Daingerfield-Lone Star ISD
Regular public school · Grades 3-5 · Rural, remote
4,124th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 6%▼ Declining
1301 LINDA DR, Daingerfield, TX 75638
(903)645-3501NCES ID 481618006389Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 203 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 216 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 41.5% | 35.2% | ▼ 6.3 pts | |
| White | 38.1% | 32.9% | ▼ 5.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 16.5% | 21.8% | ▲ 5.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.0% | 9.7% | ▲ 6.7 pts | |
| Asian | 0.8% | 0.5% | ▼ 0.3 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 $170K in zip 75638 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2010
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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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.