527 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
PSJA Early Start, located at 601 E. Kelly in Pharr, Texas, is an educational facility operating under the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (PSJA ISD). As part of the district’s comprehensive early childhood initiative, the school is dedicated to providing a nurturing and foundational learning environment for the community's youngest students. By focusing on developmentally appropriate practices, the program aims to prepare children for academic success by fostering early literacy, social-emotional development, and foundational cognitive skills in a structured school setting.

The school benefits from being part of a district that is nationally recognized for its innovative "Early College" philosophy, which emphasizes a seamless transition through all stages of education. At the Early Start level, the institution prioritizes building a strong educational base that eases the transition into elementary school. Through its connection to the broader PSJA ISD network, the school utilizes district-wide resources to support diverse learning needs, ensuring that families in the Pharr area have access to high-quality, preparatory education that encourages lifelong learning from an early age.
527
Total Students
26.8
Full-Time Teachers
19.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
95.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PSJA EARLY START
Demographic Student Count
White10
Hispanic516
Black1
  • Hispanic
    516 (97.9%)
  • White
    10 (1.9%)
  • Black
    1 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Pre Kindergarten
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)354-2801
Website: http://psjaisd.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 527
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 26.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 19.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 502
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 527

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PSJA EARLY START
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten527
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PSJA EARLY START
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female23143.8%
Male29656.2%