PFC MARIO YBARRA EL

ybarra.wisd.us/

503 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

PFC Mario Ybarra Elementary School is a public school located in Weslaco, Texas, and serves as part of the Weslaco Independent School District. Named in honor of a local veteran, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the development of strong character in its students. The school typically serves children from early childhood through the elementary grades, focusing on foundational skills in core subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Weslaco community, maintaining a commitment to keeping families informed and engaged through its official digital presence. By utilizing resources such as their website, Ybarra Elementary works to provide parents with essential information regarding school policies, calendars, and academic initiatives. Through a blend of instructional rigor and community-focused outreach, the institution aims to prepare its students for future educational success while upholding the values of the community it serves.

503

Total Students

28.2

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PFC MARIO YBARRA EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	9
Hispanic	491
Black	3

Hispanic
491 (97.6%)
White
9 (1.8%)
Black
3 (0.6%)

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:	WESLACO ISD
Phone:	(956)969-6587
Website:	http://ybarra.wisd.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	503
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	441
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 96

Kindergarten 64

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 71

Grade 5 78

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PFC MARIO YBARRA EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	96
Kindergarten	64
Grade 1	61
Grade 2	64
Grade 3	69
Grade 4	71
Grade 5	78

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PFC MARIO YBARRA EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	252	50.1%
Male	251	49.9%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th