HOWSMAN EL

11431 VANCE JACKSON RD
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78230

653 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Howsman Elementary School is a public school located in San Antonio, Texas, serving as part of the Northside Independent School District (NISD). Situated on Vance Jackson Road, the school is well-integrated into the surrounding suburban community and benefits from the resources and administrative support of one of the largest and most highly regarded school districts in the state. Like many schools within NISD, Howsman Elementary is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic program that focuses on foundational learning, student development, and a supportive campus culture.

The school is committed to fostering an environment that promotes both academic excellence and social-emotional growth for its students. By emphasizing community involvement and utilizing the broader district’s curriculum standards, Howsman Elementary aims to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors. Families interested in learning more about the school’s specific programs, campus events, or enrollment procedures can find up-to-date information through the official Northside Independent School District website at [nisd.net](http://nisd.net).

653

Total Students

51.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HOWSMAN EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	55
Hispanic	528
Black	53
Asian	1
Two or More	12
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
528 (80.9 %)
White
55 (8.4 %)
Black
53 (8.1 %)
Two or More
12 (1.8 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)

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)397-2350
Website:	http://nisd.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	653
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	565
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 72

Kindergarten 99

Grade 1 93

Grade 2 107

Grade 3 95

Grade 4 99

Grade 5 88