HENRY FORD EL

HENRY FORD EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the PHARR-SAN JUAN-ALAMO ISD school district, located in PHARR, TX with about 779 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 47 teachers, HENRY FORD EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

HENRY FORD ELementary, located at 1110 E. Polk St. in Pharr, Texas, is a primary school serving the local community as part of the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (PSJA ISD). The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth and student development. As part of a district recognized for its focus on college and career readiness, HENRY FORD ELementary provides students with a structured curriculum designed to build a strong educational foundation during their formative years.

Beyond standard academics, the school actively engages with its community to promote student success and well-being. By leveraging the resources of the PSJA ISD network, HENRY FORD ELementary offers various programs and opportunities aimed at meeting the diverse needs of its student body. Families interested in learning more about the school’s specific initiatives, academic performance, or enrollment procedures can visit the district’s official website at [psjaisd.us](http://psjaisd.us).

For more information, contact HENRY FORD EL at (956) 354-2770 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1110 E POLK ST
PHARR, TX 78577
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HENRY FORD EL is a public Title I school in PHARR, TX with about 779 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
779
Teachers:
47.95
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 779 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending HENRY FORD EL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 99% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
98.7%
White
1.0%
Black or African American
0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%

Female
47.0%
Male
53.0%

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.