PALO ALTO EL

PALO ALTO EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the SOUTH SAN ANTONIO ISD school district, located in SAN ANTONIO, TX with about 495 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 29 teachers, PALO ALTO EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

PALO ALTO ELementary School, located at 1725 Palo Alto Road in San Antonio, is a public school serving the South San Antonio Independent School District (SSAISD). The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for students in the surrounding community, focusing on core academic development and personal growth. As part of the South San Antonio school system, PALO ALTO ELementary emphasizes the importance of community involvement and educational equity to ensure that students are prepared for their future academic endeavors.

The school's mission centers on providing a safe, inclusive, and challenging environment that encourages students to reach their full potential. With a curriculum aligned with state standards, the faculty and staff work to integrate modern instructional practices with character development, aiming to build a strong foundation for lifelong learning. By maintaining close ties with the local community and the district’s overarching goals, PALO ALTO ELementary strives to create a nurturing space where students from diverse backgrounds can succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

For more information, contact PALO ALTO EL at (210) 977-7125 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1725 PALO ALTO RD
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78211-4099
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PALO ALTO EL is a public Title I school in SAN ANTONIO, TX with about 495 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
495
Teachers:
29.41
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
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th 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 495 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending PALO ALTO EL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 98% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
98.0%
White
1.2%
Black or African American
0.6%
Two or more races
0.2%

Female
50.3%
Male
49.7%

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.