HOWARD EL

www.ahisd.net

418 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - K

School Overview

Howard Early Childhood Center (Howard ECC) is a specialized campus within the Alamo Heights Independent School District (AHISD) in San Antonio, Texas. Unlike traditional K-5 elementary schools, Howard serves as the district’s dedicated hub for its youngest learners, specifically catering to Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten students. The school is renowned for its focus on early childhood development, utilizing a play-based and inquiry-driven curriculum designed to foster academic readiness while nurturing social-emotional growth in a developmentally appropriate setting.

The school is highly regarded for its inclusive and supportive environment, which emphasizes small class sizes and a low student-to-teacher ratio to ensure individualized attention. As a foundational pillar of the AHISD community, Howard ECC aims to build a strong educational baseline, preparing students for a seamless transition into the district’s primary elementary schools. With a mission centered on curiosity and discovery, the school provides a nurturing "first step" in the academic journey of students residing within the Alamo Heights community.

418

Total Students

31.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HOWARD EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	183
Hispanic	205
Black	9
Asian	9
Two or More	12

Hispanic
205 (49.0%)
White
183 (43.8%)
Two or More
12 (2.9%)
Black
9 (2.2%)
Asian
9 (2.2%)

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:	ALAMO HEIGHTS ISD
Phone:	(210)832-5900
Website:	http://www.ahisd.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - K
Total Students:	418
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	85
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 146

Kindergarten 272