At a glance
Reported students
1,256
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
80.47
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
99th percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
456
Coach Wally Hartley Pk-8: 1,256 reported students.
State peer staffing position
67th percentile
15.6:1 reported; state peer median 14.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Coach Wally Hartley Pk-8
Coach Wally Hartley Pk-8 is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in El Paso. It is one of 72 current school records connected to El Paso ISD. NCES reports 1,256 students for 2024–25.
Among 4,659 elementary schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 519 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 99th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.6:1, close to the Texas median of 14.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (66.6%) and White (15.3%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Coach Wally Hartley Pk-8
- 1How do the reported 15.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 80.47 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 76.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White15.3%
- Hispanic66.6%
- Black9.8%
- Asian1.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.8%
- Multiracial4.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Other schools in El Paso ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Dr Josefina Villamil Tinajero Pk-8
Elementary · Grades PK–08
1,231 reported students
Don Haskins Pk-8
Elementary · Grades PK–08
1,405 reported students
Milam El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
941 reported students
Mesita El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
916 reported students
General Douglas Macarthur Pk-8
Elementary · Grades PK–08
889 reported students
Charles Q Murphree Pk-8
Elementary · Grades PK–08
846 reported students
Public schools near Coach Wally Hartley Pk-8
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawkins El Elementary · El Paso ISD | PK–05 | 256 | 1 mi |
| Cooley El Elementary · El Paso ISD | PK–05 | 393 | 1.6 mi |
| Hillside El Elementary · El Paso ISD | PK–05 | 348 | 1.6 mi |
| Dr Josefina Villamil Tinajero Pk-8 Elementary · El Paso ISD | PK–08 | 1,231 | 1.9 mi |
| Coldwell El Elementary · El Paso ISD | PK–05 | 354 | 1.9 mi |
| General Douglas Macarthur Pk-8 Elementary · El Paso ISD | PK–08 | 889 | 2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Coach Wally Hartley Pk-8
What grades does Coach Wally Hartley Pk-8 serve?
Coach Wally Hartley Pk-8 reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in El Paso ISD.
How many students attend Coach Wally Hartley Pk-8?
Coach Wally Hartley Pk-8 reported 1,256 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 99th percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Coach Wally Hartley Pk-8?
The calculated ratio is 15.6:1, based on 1,256 students and 80.47 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 14.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Coach Wally Hartley Pk-8 a public, charter, or magnet school?
Coach Wally Hartley Pk-8 is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on El Paso ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Coach Wally Hartley Pk-8 students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
76.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Coach Wally Hartley Pk-8 in?
Coach Wally Hartley Pk-8 is part of El Paso ISD, based in El Paso, TX, which operates 72 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Coach Wally Hartley Pk-8?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Hawkins El (1 mi), Cooley El (1.6 mi), Hillside El (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.