HIGHLAND FOREST EL

3736 S E MILITARY DR
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78223

694 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Highland Forest Elementary School is a public school located in the Harlandale Independent School District on the southeast side of San Antonio, Texas. Serving students in the surrounding residential community, the school is situated on Southeast Military Drive and functions as a foundational educational hub for the local area. As part of the Harlandale ISD, the school focuses on providing core academic instruction and development for elementary-aged children, often emphasizing community involvement and support services tailored to the needs of its diverse student body.

The school operates within a district known for its long-standing history in San Antonio and its commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment. Like many schools in the area, Highland Forest Elementary typically offers a range of programs designed to promote literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional growth. For parents and community members, the school serves as a central anchor in the 78223 zip code, prioritizing the academic success and personal well-being of its students as they prepare for their transition into middle school.

694

Total Students

38.9

Full-Time Teachers

17.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HIGHLAND FOREST EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	38
Hispanic	596
Black	42
Asian	7
Two or More	10
American Indian	1

Hispanic
596 (85.9%)
Black
42 (6.1%)
White
38 (5.5%)
Two or More
10 (1.4%)
Asian
7 (1.0%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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:	EAST CENTRAL ISD
Phone:	(210)333-7385
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	694
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	548
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 83

Kindergarten 92

Grade 1 98

Grade 2 107

Grade 3 102

Grade 4 113

Grade 5 99