South El
Plainview, TX · Plainview ISD · Grades PK-4
3,757th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 15%· Stable
South El ranking
SchoolRow ranks South El 3,757th 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 15% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 11th in 2023 to 15th in 2025.
South El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 145 students tested
South El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 478 students (2023–24, NCES)
| Group | 2022 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 76.5% | 80.5% | ▲ 4.0 pts |
| White | 17.4% | 13.2% | ▼ 4.2 pts |
| Black | 4.2% | 5.0% | ▲ 0.8 pts |
| Asian | 1.4% | 0.8% | ▼ 0.6 pts |
Homes near South El
Typical home value $118K in zip 79072 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near South El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 6Central ElPlainview ISD · 1.1 mi away1,886th of 4,406
ELA 53% · Math 49% - 2North ElPlainview ISD · 3.2 mi away3,549th of 4,406
ELA 43% · Math 29% - 2Akin ElHale Center ISD · 9.5 mi away3,801st of 4,406
ELA 36% · Math 30% - 2Kress ElKress ISD · 13.3 mi away3,865th of 4,406
ELA 38% · Math 26% - 1Lockney ElLockney ISD · 17 mi away4,302nd of 4,406
ELA 23% · Math 22% - 3Hp Webb ElOlton ISD · 22.5 mi away3,447th of 4,406
ELA 38% · Math 36% - 7Abernathy ElAbernathy ISD · 24.3 mi away1,693rd of 4,406
ELA 62% · Math 44% - 1Tulia ElTulia ISD · 26.1 mi away4,236th of 4,406
ELA 27% · Math 23%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is South El in?
South El is part of the Plainview ISD district in Plainview, Texas.
Is South El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks South El 3,757th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 15% 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?
Hispanic 81%, White 13%, Black 5% (478 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near South El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 79072 is $118K 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.