HERFF EL

461 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Herff Elementary School is a public school located in the southeastern area of San Antonio, Texas, serving students within the San Antonio Independent School District (SAISD). Situated on South Hackberry Street, the school is deeply embedded in the local community, acting as a foundational institution for neighborhood families. The facility is designed to support the educational and social development of elementary-aged children, focusing on foundational academic skills in core subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies.

The school operates under the mission of the San Antonio Independent School District, which emphasizes equity, innovation, and college readiness for all students. Like many schools in the district, Herff Elementary places a strong focus on fostering a supportive learning environment that addresses the diverse needs of its student population. By prioritizing inclusive teaching practices and community engagement, the school aims to prepare its students for a successful transition into middle school and beyond, ensuring they have the tools necessary to navigate an increasingly complex academic landscape.

461

Total Students

27.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HERFF EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	13
Hispanic	421
Black	22
Asian	1
Two or More	4

Hispanic
421 (91.3%)
Black
22 (4.8%)
White
13 (2.8%)
Two or More
4 (0.9%)
Asian
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)228-3330
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	461
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	446
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 86

Kindergarten 70

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 73

Grade 4 67

Grade 5 48

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for HERFF EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	86
Kindergarten	70
Grade 1	62
Grade 2	55
Grade 3	73
Grade 4	67
Grade 5	48

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for HERFF EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	218	47.3%
Male	243	52.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)