VALLEY HI EL

8503 RAY ELLISON DR
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78227

309 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Valley Hi Elementary School is a public school located in the Lackland Terrace area of San Antonio, Texas, serving students within the Northside Independent School District (NISD). As part of one of the largest and most highly regarded school districts in the state, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. It serves as a foundational community hub for families in the 78227 zip code, focusing on preparing young learners for future success through a comprehensive elementary curriculum.

The school benefits from the resources and organizational standards of the Northside Independent School District, which is known for its commitment to technology integration and innovative instructional practices. By maintaining a focus on core subjects alongside enrichment opportunities, Valley Hi Elementary strives to cultivate a positive school culture where students feel encouraged to explore their interests and achieve their potential. Families interested in specific school performance data, campus initiatives, or enrollment information can find detailed resources on the district's official website at [nisd.net](http://nisd.net).

309

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for VALLEY HI EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	15
Hispanic	275
Black	10
Two or More	9

Hispanic
275 (89.0 %)
White
15 (4.9 %)
Black
10 (3.2 %)
Two or More
9 (2.9 %)

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)397-0350
Website:	http://nisd.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	309
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	237
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 24

Kindergarten 38

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 41

Grade 5 52