EDITH & ETHEL CARMAN EL

686 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Edith & Ethel Carman Elementary is a public school located in San Juan, Texas, serving students within the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (PSJA ISD). As part of a district known for its emphasis on college and career readiness, the school provides a foundational academic environment aimed at preparing young learners for success in higher grades. The school focuses on building essential literacy, numeracy, and social skills while fostering a supportive community culture that encourages student engagement and academic growth.

Located on West Ridge Road, the school functions as a hub for the local neighborhood, reflecting the mission of PSJA ISD to provide high-quality, accessible education to all students. The campus typically offers a variety of programs and extracurricular opportunities designed to enrich the standard curriculum. For families interested in specific academic offerings, campus performance ratings, or registration details, the school’s official website at psjaisd.us serves as the primary portal for current school news, staff contact information, and district-wide initiatives.

686

Total Students

39.9

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for EDITH & ETHEL CARMAN EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	14
Hispanic	671
American Indian	1

Hispanic
671 (97.8%)
White
14 (2.0%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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)354-2700
Website:	http://psjaisd.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	686
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	580
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 143

Kindergarten 90

Grade 1 90

Grade 2 101

Grade 3 82

Grade 4 90

Grade 5 90

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for EDITH & ETHEL CARMAN EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	143
Kindergarten	90
Grade 1	90
Grade 2	101
Grade 3	82
Grade 4	90
Grade 5	90

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for EDITH & ETHEL CARMAN EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	328	47.8%
Male	358	52.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)