ALTO EL

ALTO EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the ALTO ISD school district, located in ALTO, TX with about 278 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 22 teachers, ALTO EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Based on the location provided, **ALTO ELementary School** is a public school situated in Alto, Texas, serving as part of the Alto Independent School District. Located in Cherokee County, the school serves a rural community and focuses on providing foundational education for students in the primary grade levels. As a small-town educational institution, it plays a central role in the local community, emphasizing core academic subjects while fostering a supportive environment for its student body.

The school operates within the broader mission of the Alto ISD, which prioritizes student achievement, character development, and preparation for future academic success. Like many schools in the East Texas region, ALTO ELementary balances traditional classroom instruction with a commitment to maintaining a close-knit school culture. Families in the area look to the school not only for academic instruction but also as a hub for community involvement and student-centered growth.

For more information, contact ALTO EL at (936) 858-7170 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

236 CR 2429
ALTO, TX 75925-9599
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ALTO EL is a public Title I school in ALTO, TX with about 278 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
ALTO ISD
Total Students:
278
Teachers:
22
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 278 students

Hispanic/Latino
37.4%
White
34.5%
Black or African American
19.4%
Two or more races
7.9%
Asian
0.7%

Female
42.4%
Male
57.6%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.