ALTA VISTA EL

altavista.wacoisd.org/cms/One.aspx

Charter School 545 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Alta Vista Elementary School is a public school located in Waco, Texas, serving students as part of the Waco Independent School District. Situated on Alta Vista Drive, the school functions as a foundational institution within the local community, focusing on primary education and the developmental needs of its diverse student body. The school is committed to fostering an environment that supports academic growth, character development, and the overall well-being of its young learners.

The school’s official online portal serves as a hub for parents, students, and community members to stay informed about educational programs, district policies, and upcoming events. By aligning with the broader mission of Waco ISD, Alta Vista Elementary strives to provide a structured and inclusive learning atmosphere, emphasizing core curriculum subjects while working to prepare students for their transition to middle school and beyond.

545

Total Students

36.1

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ALTA VISTA EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	56
Hispanic	343
Black	122
Asian	1
Two or More	22
American Indian	1

Hispanic
343 (62.9 %)
Black
122 (22.4 %)
White
56 (10.3 %)
Two or More
22 (4.0 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	WACO ISD
Phone:	(254)662-3050
Website:	http://altavista.wacoisd.org/cms/One.aspx
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	545
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	422
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 67

Kindergarten 78

Grade 1 90

Grade 2 83

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 79

Grade 5 74