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Alta Vista El

3637 ALTA VISTA DR, WACO, TX 76706

Ranked 4971 of 5501 in Texas

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Alta Vista El

3637 ALTA VISTA DR, WACO, TX 76706

Ranked 4971 of 5501 in Texas

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About Alta Vista El

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 12%
Reading 24%
State average proficiency is 12% in Math and 24% in Reading.
36
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
4
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
528
Total Students
$66547
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 8.71%
Asian 0%
Hispanic 65.15%
Black 21.78%
Two+ Races 3.6%
Native Am. 0.76%
White
8.71%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
65.15%
Black
21.78%
Two+ Races
3.6%
Native Am.
0.76%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 528
54.17%
286 Female
45.83%
242 Male

Student Population

528 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

528 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Alta Vista El Contact Information

Address

3637 ALTA VISTA DR, WACO, TX 76706

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Phone

(254) 662-3050

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TOP 4971 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Alta Vista El

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
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  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:30 AM – 3:15 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Alta Vista Elementary is celebrating a historic change as its students and staff get ready to move into the new Kendrick and South Waco campuses for the 2025–2026 school year. The school recently held a celebration for its 115th anniversary, which gave alumni from all over the world a chance to walk the halls and share memories one last time. This change is part of a big plan by the district to give students the best technology and learning spaces possible.

FAQ

Q1. Does Alta Vista El have any special reading or literacy labs for students?

Ans. There is a separate literacy wing on campus where specialists work with small groups of students to help them improve their reading and phonics skills.

Q2. What are the rules for students at Alta Vista El about what to wear?

Ans. Students wear solid-colored polo shirts with khaki or navy pants as part of the district's dress code.

Q3. How can parents help out at Alta Vista El school events?

Ans. Before going on field trips or doing activities in the classroom, parents must do a background check every year through the district portal.

Q4. Is there an after-school program at Alta Vista El for families who work?

Ans. The school works with local groups to offer supervised after-school care that includes help with homework and exercise.

Q5. What kinds of technology do students at Alta Vista El have?

Ans. To make learning more interactive and tailored to each student, every student has their own digital device to use in class.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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