DR WILLIAM LONG EL

792 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Dr. William Long Elementary, located at 3700 N. Raiders Dr. in Pharr, 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 growth, bilingual literacy, and college and career readiness from an early age. The school serves the local community by fostering a supportive learning environment designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population in the Rio Grande Valley.

The school's operations and initiatives are aligned with the broader mission of PSJA ISD, which is known for its emphasis on innovation, dual-language programs, and community involvement. By leveraging the resources of the district, Dr. William Long Elementary aims to prepare its students for success in higher education and beyond through rigorous curriculum standards and extracurricular engagement. For more specific details regarding their current academic ratings, campus programs, or enrollment information, parents and community members can visit their official district website at [psjaisd.us](http://psjaisd.us).

792

Total Students

44.7

Full-Time Teachers

17.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DR WILLIAM LONG EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	9
Hispanic	783

Hispanic
783 (98.9 %)
White
9 (1.1 %)

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)354-2750
Website:	http://psjaisd.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	792
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	739
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 135

Kindergarten 86

Grade 1 92

Grade 2 129

Grade 3 124

Grade 4 117

Grade 5 109