At a glance
Reported students
715
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
37.99
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
82nd percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
459
Highland Hills El: 715 reported students.
State peer staffing position
94th percentile
18.8:1 reported; state peer median 14.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 625
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18.4:1
What the reported data says about Highland Hills El
Highland Hills El is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in San Antonio. It is one of 84 current school records connected to San Antonio ISD. NCES reports 715 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 82nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.8:1, above 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 (91.6%) and Black (5.3%). English learners represent 21.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Highland Hills El
- 1How do the reported 18.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 37.99 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?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 21.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 93%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White2.7%
- Hispanic91.6%
- Black5.3%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.3%
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.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in San Antonio ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Bonham Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–08
713 reported students
David Crockett Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–08
717 reported students
Mark Twain Dual Language Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–08
694 reported students
Hawthorne Pk-8 Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–08
740 reported students
Rogers Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–08
756 reported students
Woodlawn Hills El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
663 reported students
Public schools near Highland Hills El
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jubilee Highland Hills Elementary · Charter · Jubilee Academies | PK–08 | 686 | 0.6 mi |
| Steele Montessori Academy Elementary · Charter · San Antonio ISD | PK–08 | 395 | 0.8 mi |
| Schenck El Elementary · San Antonio ISD | PK–05 | 828 | 1.3 mi |
| Democracy Prep at Stewart Academy Elementary · Charter · San Antonio ISD | PK–08 | 645 | 1.4 mi |
| Charles C Ball El Elementary · San Antonio ISD | PK–05 | 543 | 1.5 mi |
| Pecan Valley El Elementary · East Central ISD | PK–05 | 457 | 1.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Highland Hills El
What grades does Highland Hills El serve?
Highland Hills El reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in San Antonio ISD.
How many students attend Highland Hills El?
Highland Hills El reported 715 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 82nd percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 625 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Highland Hills El?
The calculated ratio is 18.8:1, based on 715 students and 37.99 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 Highland Hills El a public, charter, or magnet school?
Highland Hills El is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on San Antonio ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Highland Hills El students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
93% 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 Highland Hills El in?
Highland Hills El is part of San Antonio ISD, based in San Antonio, TX, which operates 84 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Highland Hills El?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Jubilee Highland Hills (0.6 mi), Steele Montessori Academy (0.8 mi), Schenck El (1.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.