BERTA S PALACIOS EL

BERTA S PALACIOS 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 594 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 35 teachers, BERTA S PALACIOS 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.

Berta S. Palacios Elementary, located in Pharr, Texas, is a campus within the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (PSJA ISD). The school serves students in the elementary grade levels, focusing on building a strong academic foundation in a community-oriented environment. As part of the PSJA district, the school emphasizes a commitment to high standards, bilingual education, and preparing students for future success through a rigorous curriculum and supportive campus culture.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Pharr community, often serving as a hub for family engagement and extracurricular activities. By prioritizing both social-emotional development and academic growth, Berta S. Palacios Elementary aims to provide a well-rounded educational experience. The school reflects the district’s broader mission of fostering a "college-going culture," ensuring that students are equipped with the skills and confidence necessary to thrive as they transition to middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact BERTA S PALACIOS EL at (956) 354-2000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

801 E THOMAS DR
PHARR, TX 78577
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BERTA S PALACIOS EL is a public Title I school in PHARR, TX with about 594 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
594
Teachers:
35.14
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 594 students

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

Hispanic/Latino
99.2%
White
0.8%

Female
50.2%
Male
49.8%

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.