School Overview
**Ft. Sam Houston Elementary** is a public school located on the Fort Sam Houston military installation in San Antonio, Texas, serving as part of the Fort Sam Houston Independent School District (FSHISD). As a district specifically designed to support military-connected families, the school provides a specialized educational environment tailored to the unique needs of children with parents in the armed forces. The curriculum focuses on academic excellence while fostering a community that understands the challenges of military life, such as frequent transitions and deployments.

Because of its location on base, the school offers a highly secure and supportive atmosphere where students benefit from small class sizes and a student body that shares similar cultural experiences. The campus places a strong emphasis on character development and community service, often integrating STEM-focused learning opportunities and extracurricular activities that prepare students for success in a global society. By maintaining a close partnership with military leadership and families, Ft. Sam Houston Elementary ensures that its students receive a stable, high-quality education regardless of the complexities of military service.
807
Total Students
63.8
Full-Time Teachers
12.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
27.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FT SAM HOUSTON EL
Demographic Student Count
White300
Hispanic244
Black143
Asian28
Two or More76
American Indian5
Pacific Islander11
  • White
    300 (37.2%)
  • Hispanic
    244 (30.2%)
  • Black
    143 (17.7%)
  • Two or More
    76 (9.4%)
  • Asian
    28 (3.5%)
  • Pacific Islander
    11 (1.4%)
  • American Indian
    5 (0.6%)
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: FT SAM HOUSTON ISD
Phone: (210)368-8800
Website: http://www.fshisd.net
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 807
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 63.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 102
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 119
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 109
Kindergarten 102
Grade 1 121
Grade 2 108
Grade 3 126
Grade 4 128
Grade 5 113

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for FT SAM HOUSTON EL
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten109
Kindergarten102
Grade 1121
Grade 2108
Grade 3126
Grade 4128
Grade 5113
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for FT SAM HOUSTON EL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female40750.4%
Male40049.6%
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