DR WILLIAM LONG EL
DR WILLIAM LONG 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 900 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 49 teachers, DR WILLIAM LONG 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.
Dr. William Long Elementary, located at 3700 N. Raiders Dr. in Pharr, 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 growth, bilingual literacy, and college and career readiness from an early age. The school serves the local community by fostering a supportive learning environment designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population in the Rio Grande Valley.
The school's operations and initiatives are aligned with the broader mission of PSJA ISD, which is known for its emphasis on innovation, dual-language programs, and community involvement. By leveraging the resources of the district, Dr. William Long Elementary aims to prepare its students for success in higher education and beyond through rigorous curriculum standards and extracurricular engagement. For more specific details regarding their current academic ratings, campus programs, or enrollment information, parents and community members can visit their official district website at [psjaisd.us](http://psjaisd.us).
For more information, contact DR WILLIAM LONG EL at (956) 354-2750 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
PHARR, TX 78577-1225
(956) 354-2750
http://psjaisd.us
DR WILLIAM LONG EL is a public Title I school in PHARR, TX with about 900 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:
- 900
- Teachers:
- 49.35
- 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 900 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending DR WILLIAM LONG EL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 99% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 98.6%
- White
- 1.2%
- Asian
- 0.1%
- Black or African American
- 0.1%
- Female
- 48.3%
- Male
- 51.7%
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.