MYRTLE COOPER EL

www.sisd.net

550 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Myrtle Cooper Elementary School is a public school located in El Paso, Texas, and is part of the Socorro Independent School District (SISD). Serving a diverse student population, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive primary education that emphasizes academic excellence, literacy, and foundational skills in mathematics and science. As a member of the SISD community, the school adheres to the district’s "Team SISD" philosophy, which prioritizes a supportive, collaborative environment designed to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school is known for fostering a strong community atmosphere, engaging parents and local stakeholders in the educational process. Through its website and district affiliation, Myrtle Cooper Elementary offers access to various resources, extracurricular opportunities, and instructional programs tailored to student growth. By utilizing the academic standards and initiatives set forth by the Socorro Independent School District, the school strives to create a safe and nurturing learning environment that encourages both personal development and high academic achievement for all its students.

550

Total Students

37.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MYRTLE COOPER EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	21
Hispanic	524
Black	3
Two or More	2

Hispanic
524 (95.3%)
White
21 (3.8%)
Black
3 (0.5%)
Two or More
2 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	SOCORRO ISD
Phone:	(915)937-7700
Website:	http://www.sisd.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	550
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	378
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 42

Kindergarten 78

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 96

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 89

Grade 5 84