KELLY-PHARR EL

587 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Kelly-Pharr Elementary, located at 500 E. Sam Houston St. in Pharr, Texas, is a campus within the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (PSJA ISD). The school serves the local community by providing foundational primary education, focusing on academic development, student growth, and preparing young learners for their future academic careers. As part of the PSJA district, the school emphasizes a supportive learning environment that aims to foster both intellectual and social-emotional development among its student body.

The school benefits from being part of a larger district known for its commitment to innovation and college and career readiness. By maintaining a focus on core subjects and holistic student support, Kelly-Pharr Elementary strives to create a positive school culture where students can build the essential skills needed for middle school and beyond. Families and community members interested in detailed information regarding campus initiatives, extracurricular opportunities, or enrollment details can access the district’s official website at http://psjaisd.us.

587

Total Students

36.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for KELLY-PHARR EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	9
Hispanic	577
Asian	1

Hispanic
577 (98.3%)
White
9 (1.5%)
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:	PHARR-SAN JUAN-ALAMO ISD
Phone:	(956)354-2870
Website:	http://psjaisd.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	587
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	550
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 68

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 94

Grade 4 100

Grade 5 92