ALTA VISTA EL
ALTA VISTA EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the EL PASO ISD school district, located in EL PASO, TX with about 318 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 26 teachers, ALTA VISTA 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.
ALTA VISTA ELementary School is a public school located in the central area of El Paso, Texas, and serves as a foundational institution within the El Paso Independent School District (EPISD). The school is situated in a well-established neighborhood, functioning as a community-focused learning environment that prioritizes the academic and social development of its students from early childhood through the elementary grades.
The school is committed to fostering a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their full potential through a comprehensive curriculum. As part of the EPISD network, Alta Vista emphasizes foundational literacy, mathematics, and character development, aiming to prepare its student body for success in middle school and beyond. With a dedicated staff and a focus on inclusive education, ALTA VISTA ELementary remains an active participant in the local community, striving to provide equitable educational opportunities for the families residing in the 79903 zip code.
For more information, contact ALTA VISTA EL at (915) 231-2620 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
EL PASO, TX 79903-4398
(915) 231-2620
http://altavista.episd.org
ALTA VISTA EL is a public Title I school in EL PASO, TX with about 318 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- EL PASO ISD
- Total Students:
- 318
- Teachers:
- 26.07
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 318 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending ALTA VISTA EL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 99% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 99.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- White
- 0.3%
- Female
- 47.5%
- Male
- 52.5%
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.