VANGUARD PICASSO

Charter School 572 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Vanguard Picasso, located in Pharr, Texas, is a campus within the Vanguard Academy public charter school system. The school is committed to providing a high-quality, tuition-free education that emphasizes academic excellence, character development, and college readiness. By offering a supportive and structured environment, the campus focuses on fostering a strong community where students are encouraged to reach their full potential through a curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population.

As part of the Vanguard Academy network, Vanguard Picasso integrates rigorous academic standards with a focus on developing well-rounded individuals. The school prioritizes strong teacher-student relationships and family involvement to ensure that students receive the necessary guidance to succeed both inside and outside the classroom. With a mission centered on preparing students for the challenges of higher education and beyond, the school serves as an important educational pillar for families in the Pharr area seeking an alternative to traditional district schooling.

572

Total Students

36.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for VANGUARD PICASSO
Demographic	Student Count
White	11
Hispanic	559
Black	1
Asian	1

Hispanic
559 (97.7%)
White
11 (1.9%)
Black
1 (0.2%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	VANGUARD ACADEMY
Phone:	(956)702-0134
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	572
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	517
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 97

Kindergarten 91

Grade 1 73

Grade 2 80

Grade 3 86

Grade 4 76

Grade 5 69

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for VANGUARD PICASSO
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	97
Kindergarten	91
Grade 1	73
Grade 2	80
Grade 3	86
Grade 4	76
Grade 5	69

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for VANGUARD PICASSO
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	289	50.5%
Male	283	49.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)