ZEFERINO FARIAS EL
ZEFERINO FARIAS EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the PHARR-SAN JUAN-ALAMO ISD school district, located in ALAMO, TX with about 609 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 36 teachers, ZEFERINO FARIAS 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.
ZEFERINO FARIAS ELementary, located in Alamo, Texas, is a campus within the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (PSJA ISD). As part of this district, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational experience that emphasizes academic excellence, bilingualism, and the preparation of students for success in higher education and the workforce. The school serves the local community by fostering a supportive learning environment that integrates modern teaching practices with a focus on student growth and achievement.
The school is deeply integrated into the PSJA ISD framework, which is known for its commitment to innovative programs, such as dual-language instruction and early college initiatives, intended to help students excel from an early age. By prioritizing community engagement and student-centered instruction, ZEFERINO FARIAS ELementary aims to bridge the gap between traditional elementary schooling and the rigorous academic standards required for long-term success. Further information regarding specific school programs, policies, and calendar updates can be found on the district’s official website at [psjaisd.us](http://psjaisd.us).
For more information, contact ZEFERINO FARIAS EL at (956) 354-2760 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
ALAMO, TX 78516-8601
(956) 354-2760
http://psjaisd.us
ZEFERINO FARIAS EL is a public Title I school in ALAMO, TX with about 609 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- PHARR-SAN JUAN-ALAMO ISD
- Total Students:
- 609
- Teachers:
- 36.18
- 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
* 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 609 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending ZEFERINO FARIAS EL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 100% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 99.5%
- White
- 0.3%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- Female
- 45.6%
- Male
- 54.4%
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.