EPISD Campus Vestibules Region 3 24.555B

El Paso Independent School District completed a $75,000 renovation at Vilas Elementary School, located at 903 W. Missouri Avenue in the Union Plaza area. The work involved constructing an access-controlled vestibule at the campus main entry, adding 70 square feet of new space to the historic building. TDLR closed the project file in September 2026, marking the end of the accessibility review process for this construction.

The project was registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation in January 2025. Plan review was completed in the same month, and construction began in February 2025. The filing scheduled completion for July 2025. This timeline represents a 150-day build window, which is close to the county median of 120 days for similar renovation and alteration filings in El Paso County.

Project Scope and Cost Context

The estimated cost of $75,000 places this project below the county median for its type. In El Paso County, the median estimated cost for renovation and alteration projects is $204,870. This specific filing falls within the bottom quarter of costs for that category. The scope was strictly limited to the vestibule construction, ensuring controlled access at the primary entrance without expanding the overall footprint of the school significantly beyond the 70-square-foot addition.

El Paso Independent School District is the owner of record for this work. The district has six other TDLR-registered projects in the area, totaling $16,446,000. These include renovations at El Paso High School, Coronado High School, Burges High School, Bowie High School, and Lamar Elementary School. The Vilas project is one of several district initiatives focused on facility improvements and accessibility compliance across the region.

Location and Area Context

The school is situated in ZIP code 79902, a neighborhood with a population of about 18,529. According to U.S. Census American Community Survey estimates for 2023, the median household income in this area is $45,333. The housing stock consists of 9,752 units, with a median owner-occupied home value of $223,300. The area is largely renter-occupied, reflecting the demographic profile of downtown El Paso.

Nearby landmarks and businesses include The Plaza Theatre, the Abraham Chavez Theatre, and the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel El Paso Downtown. The Anson Mills landmark and the Visit El Paso Information Center are also in the vicinity. The Bert Williams Downtown Santa Fe Transfer Center serves as a local bus station. These points of interest indicate a bustling urban environment surrounding the school campus.

The TDLR record confirms that the project utilized public funds and public land. The filing status is now closed, indicating that all required accessibility reviews and construction milestones have been satisfied according to the regulatory timeline. No further action is pending in the TDLR database for this specific 70-square-foot vestibule addition at Vilas Elementary School.