KELLY-PHARR EL

KELLY-PHARR 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 759 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 42 teachers, KELLY-PHARR EL 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.

KELLY-PHARR ELementary, located at 500 E. Sam Houston St. in Pharr, Texas, is a campus within the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (PSJA ISD). The school serves the local community by providing foundational primary education, focusing on academic development, student growth, and preparing young learners for their future academic careers. As part of the PSJA district, the school emphasizes a supportive learning environment that aims to foster both intellectual and social-emotional development among its student body.

The school benefits from being part of a larger district known for its commitment to innovation and college and career readiness. By maintaining a focus on core subjects and holistic student support, KELLY-PHARR ELementary strives to create a positive school culture where students can build the essential skills needed for middle school and beyond. Families and community members interested in detailed information regarding campus initiatives, extracurricular opportunities, or enrollment details can access the district’s official website at http://psjaisd.us.

For more information, contact KELLY-PHARR EL at (956) 354-2870 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

500 E SAM HOUSTON ST
PHARR, TX 78577-5540
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KELLY-PHARR EL is a public Title I school in PHARR, TX with about 759 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
759
Teachers:
42.04
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 759 students

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

Hispanic/Latino
98.7%
White
0.7%
Black or African American
0.4%
Asian
0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%

Female
47.7%
Male
52.3%

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.