ALTO EL

208 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

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.

208

Total Students

18.4

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ALTO EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	83
Hispanic	73
Black	37
Two or More	15

White
83 (39.9 %)
Hispanic
73 (35.1 %)
Black
37 (17.8 %)
Two or More
15 (7.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	ALTO ISD
Phone:	(936)858-7170
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	208
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	148
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 34

Kindergarten 28

Grade 1 32

Grade 2 38

Grade 3 39

Grade 4 37