Alta Vista Elementary School serves 359 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
359 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
43%
53%
Black
6%
13%
White
51%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Alta Vista Elementary School?
359 students attend Alta Vista Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Alta Vista Elementary School students are White, 43% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Alta Vista Elementary School?
Alta Vista Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Alta Vista Elementary School offer ?
Alta Vista Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Alta Vista Elementary School part of?
Alta Vista Elementary School is part of Abilene Independent School District.
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