VANGUARD PICASSO
VANGUARD PICASSO is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the VANGUARD ACADEMY school district, located in PHARR, TX with about 564 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 31 teachers, VANGUARD PICASSO has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
VANGUARD PICASSO, located in Pharr, Texas, is a campus within the Vanguard Academy public charter school system. The school is committed to providing a high-quality, tuition-free education that emphasizes academic excellence, character development, and college readiness. By offering a supportive and structured environment, the campus focuses on fostering a strong community where students are encouraged to reach their full potential through a curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population.
As part of the Vanguard Academy network, VANGUARD PICASSO integrates rigorous academic standards with a focus on developing well-rounded individuals. The school prioritizes strong teacher-student relationships and family involvement to ensure that students receive the necessary guidance to succeed both inside and outside the classroom. With a mission centered on preparing students for the challenges of higher education and beyond, the school serves as an important educational pillar for families in the Pharr area seeking an alternative to traditional district schooling.
For more information, contact VANGUARD PICASSO at (956) 702-0134 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
PHARR, TX 78577
(956) 702-0134
http://vanguardacademy.edu
VANGUARD PICASSO is a public Title I Charter school in PHARR, TX with about 564 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION - District:
- VANGUARD ACADEMY
- Total Students:
- 564
- Teachers:
- 31.18
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 564 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending VANGUARD PICASSO is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 98% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 97.7%
- Black or African American
- 1.1%
- Asian
- 0.7%
- White
- 0.4%
- Two or more races
- 0.2%
- Female
- 53.4%
- Male
- 46.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.