ELLISON EL

772 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Ellison Elementary School is located in the Shavano Park area of San Antonio and is part of the **Northside Independent School District (NISD)**. The school serves students from Pre-Kindergarten through fifth grade and is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and fostering a supportive, community-centered environment. As part of a large, highly-rated district, Ellison benefits from NISD’s extensive resources, rigorous curriculum standards, and a focus on preparing students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school is known for having a strong, active parent-teacher association and a dedicated staff focused on the holistic development of its students. Beyond core academics, Ellison Elementary typically offers various extracurricular activities and programs designed to encourage student engagement, creativity, and social-emotional growth. Its location in the 78256 zip code places it in a stable, residential area, contributing to a stable student population and a campus culture that prioritizes family involvement and educational consistency.

772

Total Students

55.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ELLISON EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	140
Hispanic	496
Black	47
Asian	38
Two or More	50
American Indian	1

Hispanic
496 (64.2 %)
White
140 (18.1 %)
Two or More
50 (6.5 %)
Black
47 (6.1 %)
Asian
38 (4.9 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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)398-1850
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	772
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	227
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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 123

Grade 1 120

Grade 2 108

Grade 3 110

Grade 4 119

Grade 5 115

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for ELLISON EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	77
Kindergarten	123
Grade 1	120
Grade 2	108
Grade 3	110
Grade 4	119
Grade 5	115

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for ELLISON EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	390	50.5%
Male	382	49.5%

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