CESAR CHAVEZ EL

405 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Cesar Chavez Elementary School is a public school located in Pharr, Texas, and operates as part of the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (PSJA ISD). Situated on East Thomas Road, the school serves the local community by providing foundational education for elementary-aged students. As part of the PSJA district, the school emphasizes a commitment to academic achievement, bilingual education, and fostering a supportive learning environment that prepares students for the transition to middle school and beyond.

The school’s website reflects the broader district’s mission to ensure that all students are well-prepared for college and career success. Like many schools in the PSJA system, Cesar Chavez Elementary likely integrates various programs focused on literacy, STEM, and student engagement to meet the diverse needs of the Rio Grande Valley community. Parents and community members can find resources regarding school calendars, district policies, and student support services through the official PSJA ISD portal at http://psjaisd.us.

405

Total Students

29.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CESAR CHAVEZ EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	400

Hispanic
400 (98.8 %)
White
5 (1.2 %)

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)354-2720
Website:	http://psjaisd.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	405
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	396
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 73

Kindergarten 59

Grade 1 39

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 52