CHARLES C BALL EL

543 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Charles C. Ball Academy is a public elementary school located in the Highland Hills neighborhood of San Antonio, Texas, serving students within the San Antonio Independent School District (SAISD). The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core academic fundamentals, student engagement, and social-emotional development. As a neighborhood school, it serves as a central hub for the local community, focusing on preparing young students for academic success as they transition through their primary education years.

The academy is characterized by its commitment to student-centered instruction and the cultivation of a safe, inclusive school culture. In addition to standard curriculum offerings, the school often participates in district-wide initiatives aimed at improving literacy and numeracy, while providing resources and programs designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population. By prioritizing strong teacher-student relationships and family involvement, Charles C. Ball Academy strives to empower its students to become confident, lifelong learners within the San Antonio community.

543

Total Students

34.1

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CHARLES C BALL EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	21
Hispanic	501
Black	18
Two or More	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
501 (92.3%)
White
21 (3.9%)
Black
18 (3.3%)
Two or More
2 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
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:	SAN ANTONIO ISD
Phone:	(210)438-6845
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	543
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	516
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 101

Kindergarten 77

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 81

Grade 4 77

Grade 5 83