About Us

Located in El Paso, Texas, the El Paso Independent School District is the largest district in the Texas Education Agency's Region 19. With more than 62,000 students in 88 campuses, EPISD also is the seventh largest district in Texas and the 57th largest district in the United States. It also is El Paso's largest employer with more than 8,000 employees.

Campus Goals

1. Improve student and academic achievement.

• Implement a five-year plan that addresses reading, language arts, math, and science initiatives (incorporating the TEKS and SCANS) and fine arts.

• Improve TAAS/TAKS scores at each campus by five percent per year.

2. Develop a parental engagement plan that improves student performance and the quality of the school community.

• Prepare all teachers, administrators, and staff to actively involve all parents in campus educational planning processes.

• Create campus-based education and literacy initiatives that prepare parents to be the students' primary teachers.

Parent-Teacher Association

Excellent schools are created through the dedication of the Superintendent, Principal, teachers, parents, and community members who are passionate about student success.  PTA has over 23,000 local units in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, U.S. Virgin Islands, and Department of Defense schools throughout Europe and the Pacific.  Come with your child to our next meeting.  Being a part of PTA involves both your head and your heart.