HELOTES EL

347 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Helotes Elementary School is a public primary school located in Helotes, Texas, and is part of the Northside Independent School District (NISD). Situated on Riggs Road, the school serves a suburban community on the outskirts of San Antonio and is widely recognized for its strong academic reputation and commitment to fostering a supportive, student-centered learning environment. As part of the NISD system, the school follows the district’s comprehensive curriculum standards while emphasizing the development of foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies.

The school is well-regarded for its active school community, which frequently includes strong involvement from parents and local families. Beyond core academics, Helotes Elementary provides various extracurricular opportunities and programs designed to promote character development, creativity, and physical well-being. By maintaining close ties with the surrounding Helotes area, the school strives to prepare its students for success as they transition into the upper grade levels within the Northside Independent School District.

347

Total Students

24.6

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

16.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HELOTES EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	133
Hispanic	186
Black	4
Asian	6
Two or More	18

Hispanic
186 (53.6 %)
White
133 (38.3 %)
Two or More
18 (5.2 %)
Asian
6 (1.7 %)
Black
4 (1.2 %)

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:	NORTHSIDE ISD
Phone:	(210)397-3800
Website:	http://nisd.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	347
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	46
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 5

Kindergarten 56

Grade 1 44

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 67

Grade 5 73

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for HELOTES EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	5
Kindergarten	56
Grade 1	44
Grade 2	48
Grade 3	54
Grade 4	67
Grade 5	73

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for HELOTES EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	159	45.8%
Male	188	54.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)