Coach Wally Hartley Pk-8 serves 1,266 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,266 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
1,266 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Motto
It starts with us
School Rankings
The diversity score of Coach Wally Hartley Pk-8 is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
66%
53%
Black
10%
13%
White
15%
25%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Coach Wally Hartley Pk-8?
1,266 students attend Coach Wally Hartley Pk-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Coach Wally Hartley Pk-8 students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Coach Wally Hartley Pk-8?
Coach Wally Hartley Pk-8 has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Coach Wally Hartley Pk-8 offer ?
Coach Wally Hartley Pk-8 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Coach Wally Hartley Pk-8 part of?
Coach Wally Hartley Pk-8 is part of El Paso Independent School District.
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