VISTA HILLS EL

vistahills.yisd.net

439 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Vista Hills Elementary School, located in the Eastwood area of El Paso, Texas, is a prominent campus within the Ysleta Independent School District (YISD). Serving students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is deeply integrated into the local community and is known for fostering a supportive, student-centered learning environment. The campus emphasizes academic achievement and the development of well-rounded individuals, utilizing the resources and curriculum standards provided by YISD to ensure students are prepared for the transition to middle school.

Beyond its core academic instruction, Vista Hills Elementary is recognized for its commitment to character education and parental involvement. The school maintains a strong emphasis on creating a safe, inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage in extracurricular activities and collaborate with their peers. By focusing on both cognitive growth and social-emotional learning, Vista Hills aims to cultivate a strong foundation for lifelong learning, supported by dedicated faculty and a proactive school community.

439

Total Students

31.9

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for VISTA HILLS EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	9
Hispanic	411
Black	10
Asian	7
Two or More	1
American Indian	1

Hispanic
411 (93.6%)
Black
10 (2.3%)
White
9 (2.1%)
Asian
7 (1.6%)
Two or More
1 (0.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	YSLETA ISD
Phone:	(915)434-5700
Website:	http://vistahills.yisd.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	439
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	315
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 37

Kindergarten 66

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 63

Grade 3 71

Grade 4 73

Grade 5 68

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for VISTA HILLS EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	37
Kindergarten	66
Grade 1	61
Grade 2	63
Grade 3	71
Grade 4	73
Grade 5	68

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for VISTA HILLS EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	216	49.2%
Male	223	50.8%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th