School Overview
**Ft. Sam Houston Elementary** is a public school located on the Fort Sam Houston military installation in San Antonio, Texas, serving as part of the Fort Sam Houston Independent School District (FSHISD). As a district specifically designed to support military-connected families, the school provides a specialized educational environment tailored to the unique needs of children with parents in the armed forces. The curriculum focuses on academic excellence while fostering a community that understands the challenges of military life, such as frequent transitions and deployments.

Because of its location on base, the school offers a highly secure and supportive atmosphere where students benefit from small class sizes and a student body that shares similar cultural experiences. The campus places a strong emphasis on character development and community service, often integrating STEM-focused learning opportunities and extracurricular activities that prepare students for success in a global society. By maintaining a close partnership with military leadership and families, Ft. Sam Houston Elementary ensures that its students receive a stable, high-quality education regardless of the complexities of military service.
850
Total Students
64.3
Full-Time Teachers
13.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
26.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FT SAM HOUSTON EL
Demographic Student Count
White377
Hispanic216
Black121
Asian22
Two or More107
American Indian4
Pacific Islander3
  • White
    377 (44.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    216 (25.4 %)
  • Black
    121 (14.2 %)
  • Two or More
    107 (12.6 %)
  • Asian
    22 (2.6 %)
  • American Indian
    4 (0.5 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (0.4 %)
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: FT SAM HOUSTON ISD
Phone: (210)368-8800
Website: http://www.fshisd.net
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 850
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 64.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 102
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 119
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 107
Kindergarten 116
Grade 1 135
Grade 2 118
Grade 3 126
Grade 4 117
Grade 5 131

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for FT SAM HOUSTON EL
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten107
Kindergarten116
Grade 1135
Grade 2118
Grade 3126
Grade 4117
Grade 5131
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for FT SAM HOUSTON EL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female43751.4%
Male41348.6%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Charter School 297 Students