CIELO VISTA EL

(915)626-2000

272 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Cielo Vista Elementary School, located in the Cielo Vista neighborhood of El Paso, Texas, is a part of the El Paso Independent School District (EPISD). The school serves students in prekindergarten through fifth grade and is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and community engagement. Its location provides a central hub for families in the area, often acting as a focal point for neighborhood activities and fostering a supportive environment for early childhood development.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded education, focusing on building strong foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and science while encouraging character development among its students. With a mission to prepare children for future academic success, Cielo Vista Elementary utilizes a variety of teaching strategies to meet the diverse needs of its student population. By maintaining strong lines of communication between teachers, parents, and the broader community, the school strives to create a safe and nurturing atmosphere that promotes both personal growth and scholastic achievement.

272

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CIELO VISTA EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	18
Hispanic	234
Black	5
Asian	5
Two or More	8
American Indian	2

Hispanic
234 (86.0 %)
White
18 (6.6 %)
Two or More
8 (2.9 %)
Black
5 (1.8 %)
Asian
5 (1.8 %)
American Indian
2 (0.7 %)

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:	EL PASO ISD
Phone:	(915)626-2000
Website:	http://cielovista.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	272
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	176
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 27

Kindergarten 30

Grade 1 44

Grade 2 34

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 39

Grade 5 51