CHARLES C BALL EL

Charter School 342 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Charles C. Ball Academy is a public elementary school located in the Highland Hills neighborhood of San Antonio, Texas, serving students within the San Antonio Independent School District (SAISD). The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core academic fundamentals, student engagement, and social-emotional development. As a neighborhood school, it serves as a central hub for the local community, focusing on preparing young students for academic success as they transition through their primary education years.

The academy is characterized by its commitment to student-centered instruction and the cultivation of a safe, inclusive school culture. In addition to standard curriculum offerings, the school often participates in district-wide initiatives aimed at improving literacy and numeracy, while providing resources and programs designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population. By prioritizing strong teacher-student relationships and family involvement, Charles C. Ball Academy strives to empower its students to become confident, lifelong learners within the San Antonio community.

342

Total Students

22.4

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

151.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CHARLES C BALL EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	11
Hispanic	318
Black	9
Two or More	4

Hispanic
318 (93.0 %)
White
11 (3.2 %)
Black
9 (2.6 %)
Two or More
4 (1.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	SAN ANTONIO ISD
Phone:	(210)438-6845
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	342
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	516
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 61

Kindergarten 35

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 53

Grade 4 41

Grade 5 45