ZEFERINO FARIAS EL

563 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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).

563

Total Students

31.9

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ZEFERINO FARIAS EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	558
Asian	3

Hispanic
558 (99.1 %)
Asian
3 (0.5 %)
White
2 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	PHARR-SAN JUAN-ALAMO ISD
Phone:	(956)354-2760
Website:	http://psjaisd.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	563
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	505
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 125

Kindergarten 65

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 82

Grade 3 80

Grade 4 73

Grade 5 71