Chester E Jordan

13995 Jason Crandall Dr
El Paso, TX 79938
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 813 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Chester E Jordan ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is equal to the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 813 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Top 50% in TX
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Chester E Jordan ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Chester E Jordan's student population of 813 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
813 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
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School Rankings

Chester E Jordan ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chester E Jordan is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
#4058 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
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37%
41%
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51%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Chester E Jordan and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Chester E Jordan and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
86%
53%
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Black
4%
13%
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White
7%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Chester E Jordan.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.26
This chart displays the diversity score of Chester E Jordan and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Chester E Jordan and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Chester E Jordan and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chester E Jordan's ranking?
Chester E Jordan is ranked #4058 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Chester E Jordan often compared to?
Chester E Jordanis often viewed alongside schools like Sgt Roberto Ituarte by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Chester E Jordan?
813 students attend Chester E Jordan.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Chester E Jordan students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chester E Jordan?
Chester E Jordan has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Chester E Jordan offer ?
Chester E Jordan offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Chester E Jordan part of?
Chester E Jordan is part of Socorro Independent School District.

School Reviews

5   12/11/2012
Great parent liaison, Ms Tammy, and AP who are very military friendly
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 813 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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