HILLSIDE EL

hillside.episd.org

348 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Hillside Elementary School is a public school located in the central El Paso area, serving students within the El Paso Independent School District (EPISD). Situated on Clifton Avenue, the school operates as a foundational academic institution for the local community, focusing on providing core primary education to its student body. It functions as part of a large, urban school district that emphasizes college and career readiness from an early age.

The school is characterized by its commitment to the district’s mission of fostering a supportive learning environment that promotes both academic achievement and social-emotional growth. As a typical EPISD elementary campus, Hillside provides a structured curriculum that covers essential subjects including reading, mathematics, science, and social studies, while often integrating extracurricular opportunities to engage students. Families interested in specific programs, current enrollment policies, or campus-wide events can find detailed resources and contact information on their official website at http://hillside.episd.org.

348

Total Students

30.8

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HILLSIDE EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	9
Hispanic	333
Black	3
Two or More	3

Hispanic
333 (95.7%)
White
9 (2.6%)
Black
3 (0.9%)
Two or More
3 (0.9%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	EL PASO ISD
Phone:	(915)587-2560
Website:	http://hillside.episd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	348
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	304
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 57

Kindergarten 32

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 38

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 48

Grade 5 59

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for HILLSIDE EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	57
Kindergarten	32
Grade 1	51
Grade 2	38
Grade 3	63
Grade 4	48
Grade 5	59

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for HILLSIDE EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	175	50.3%
Male	173	49.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)