HENRY FORD EL

646 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Henry Ford Elementary, located at 1110 E. Polk St. in Pharr, Texas, is a primary school serving the local community as part of the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (PSJA ISD). The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth and student development. As part of a district recognized for its focus on college and career readiness, Henry Ford Elementary provides students with a structured curriculum designed to build a strong educational foundation during their formative years.

Beyond standard academics, the school actively engages with its community to promote student success and well-being. By leveraging the resources of the PSJA ISD network, Henry Ford Elementary offers various programs and opportunities aimed at meeting the diverse needs of its student body. Families interested in learning more about the school’s specific initiatives, academic performance, or enrollment procedures can visit the district’s official website at [psjaisd.us](http://psjaisd.us).

646

Total Students

38.8

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HENRY FORD EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	641

Hispanic
641 (99.2 %)
White
5 (0.8 %)

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)354-2770
Website:	http://psjaisd.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	646
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	631
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 106

Kindergarten 81

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 116

Grade 3 92

Grade 4 95

Grade 5 86

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for HENRY FORD EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	106
Kindergarten	81
Grade 1	70
Grade 2	116
Grade 3	92
Grade 4	95
Grade 5	86

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for HENRY FORD EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	286	44.3%
Male	360	55.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)