JC KELLY EL

297 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

JC Kelly Elementary School is a public school located in Pharr, Texas, serving as part of the Hidalgo Independent School District. Situated on East Las Milpas Road, the school focuses on providing foundational education to students in the local community. As a key institution within the district, it is dedicated to creating a supportive learning environment that promotes academic achievement and personal growth for its elementary-aged student population.

The school operates with a commitment to the mission of the Hidalgo Independent School District, which emphasizes student success, safety, and community engagement. By leveraging resources provided by the district, JC Kelly Elementary aims to prepare its students for future academic challenges while fostering a sense of school pride and educational excellence. Families looking for specific information regarding curriculum, campus events, or administrative contacts can find further details on their official school website.

297

Total Students

20.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JC KELLY EL
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	297

Hispanic
297 (100.0 %)

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:	HIDALGO ISD
Phone:	(956)843-4201
Website:	http://kelly.hidalgo-isd.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	297
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	223
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 36

Kindergarten 40

Grade 1 33

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 42

Grade 4 43

Grade 5 51