WILLIAM C HERRERA EL

herrera.episd.org

571 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

William C. Herrera Elementary School is a public school located in El Paso, Texas, serving students within the El Paso Independent School District (EPISD). Situated on Coates Drive in the 79932 zip code, the school serves the local West El Paso community. As part of the EPISD, the campus is committed to providing a comprehensive elementary education that focuses on foundational academic skills, social-emotional development, and preparing students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school functions as a community hub that emphasizes a supportive learning environment for its student body. By integrating state curriculum standards with various enrichment opportunities, Herrera Elementary strives to foster a culture of academic growth and student engagement. Families associated with the school can utilize the official district website to access resources such as academic calendars, campus announcements, and information regarding extracurricular programs and faculty contact details.

571

Total Students

41.7

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WILLIAM C HERRERA EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	35
Hispanic	523
Black	5
Asian	4
Two or More	4

Hispanic
523 (91.6 %)
White
35 (6.1 %)
Black
5 (0.9 %)
Asian
4 (0.7 %)
Two or More
4 (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)774-7700
Website:	http://herrera.episd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	571
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	351
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 77

Kindergarten 66

Grade 1 86

Grade 2 88

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 79

Grade 5 98