Putnam El
El Paso, TX · El Paso ISD · Grades PK-5
2,755th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 37%▼ Declining
Putnam El ranking
SchoolRow ranks Putnam El 2,755th 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 37% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 71th in 2019 to 37th in 2025 — declining.
Putnam El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 102 students tested
Putnam El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 273 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 87.4% | 85.7% | ▼ 1.7 pts | |
| White | 8.2% | 8.8% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| Black | 3.1% | 2.9% | ▼ 0.2 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 1.1% | ▲ 1.1 pts | |
| Asian | 0.2% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.0% | 0.7% | ▼ 0.3 pts |
Homes near Putnam El
Typical home value $319K in zip 79912 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Putnam El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 6Rivera ElEl Paso ISD · 0.8 mi away2,049th of 4,406
ELA 54% · Math 45% - 8Western Hills ElEl Paso ISD · 1.1 mi away1,272nd of 4,406
ELA 64% · Math 51% - 1Charles Q Murphree Pk-8El Paso ISD · 1.2 mi away4,241st of 4,406
ELA 27% · Math 23% - 6IDEA Mesa Hills AcademyIDEA Public Schools · 1.3 mi away · charter1,781st of 4,406
ELA 57% · Math 47% - 9Polk ElEl Paso ISD · 1.4 mi away542nd of 4,406
ELA 77% · Math 63% - 5Dr Green ElEl Paso ISD · 1.7 mi away2,335th of 4,406
ELA 53% · Math 41% - 7Zach White ElEl Paso ISD · 2.1 mi away1,697th of 4,406
ELA 59% · Math 47% - 5Howard Burnham ElBurnham Wood Charter School District · 2.1 mi away · charter2,409th of 4,406
ELA 50% · Math 43%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Putnam El in?
Putnam El is part of the El Paso ISD district in El Paso, Texas.
Is Putnam El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Putnam El 2,755th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 37% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Putnam El?
Hispanic 86%, White 9%, Black 3%, American Indian 1% (273 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Putnam El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 79912 is $319K 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.