ALONSO S PERALES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

ALONSO S PERALES EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the EDGEWOOD ISD school district, located in SAN ANTONIO, TX with about 474 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 33 teachers, ALONSO S PERALES EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

Alonso S. Perales Elementary is a public school located in the Edgewood Independent School District (EISD) on the west side of San Antonio, Texas. Serving students in the local community, the school is named in honor of Alonso S. Perales, a prominent civil rights leader, attorney, and co-founder of the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), which reflects the school’s deep ties to the area's cultural and historical legacy. The campus focuses on providing foundational education to elementary-aged children while operating within a district known for its commitment to supporting a predominantly Hispanic student population through various academic and community-based programs.

As part of the Edgewood ISD, the school emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to help students reach grade-level proficiency in core subjects like reading, writing, and mathematics. The school’s mission aligns with the district's broader goals of fostering educational equity and preparing students for future success through structured curriculum, extracurricular opportunities, and family engagement. By maintaining a presence on the district website, Alonso S. Perales Elementary provides parents and community members with access to school policies, academic calendars, and information regarding campus-specific initiatives.

For more information, contact ALONSO S PERALES EL at (210) 444-8350 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.