CARMEN ANAYA EL

429 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

**Carmen Anaya Elementary School** is a public school located in Pharr, Texas, serving as part of the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (PSJA ISD). Situated on W. Dicker Road, the school operates within a district widely recognized for its commitment to college readiness, bilingual education, and innovative academic programs. As a community-focused institution, Carmen Anaya serves primary-grade students by providing a foundational education aimed at fostering academic achievement and personal development in a supportive, multicultural environment.

The school benefits from being part of the broader PSJA ISD network, which emphasizes high standards, parent involvement, and the integration of technology in the classroom. By leveraging the resources of the district, Carmen Anaya Elementary focuses on preparing students for future success through rigorous curriculum and enrichment opportunities. Families interested in enrollment, specific campus achievements, or district-wide initiatives can find additional information and updates on their official website at [psjaisd.us](http://psjaisd.us).

429

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CARMEN ANAYA EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	424
Black	2

Hispanic
424 (98.8%)
White
3 (0.7%)
Black
2 (0.5%)

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)784-8500
Website:	http://psjaisd.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	429
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	417
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 104

Kindergarten 61

Grade 1 39

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 62