ARNOLDO CANTU SR EL

599 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Arnaldo Cantu Sr. Elementary is a public school located in San Juan, Texas, serving students within the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (PSJA ISD). As part of a district recognized for its emphasis on college and career readiness, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that promotes both academic excellence and the social-emotional development of its students. The campus is dedicated to preparing young learners for the challenges of higher education through a comprehensive curriculum that integrates technology and innovative instructional practices.

Reflecting the culture of the PSJA community, the school emphasizes strong partnerships between educators, families, and the local community to ensure student success. By providing a bilingual and inclusive environment, Arnaldo Cantu Sr. Elementary strives to close achievement gaps and encourage students to become active, lifelong learners. The school’s commitment to providing equitable opportunities helps equip its student body with the foundational skills necessary to thrive in a globalized society.

599

Total Students

35.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ARNOLDO CANTU SR EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	7
Hispanic	591
Black	1

Hispanic
591 (98.7 %)
White
7 (1.2 %)
Black
1 (0.2 %)

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)354-2850
Website:	http://psjaisd.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	599
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	547
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 101

Kindergarten 80

Grade 1 81

Grade 2 81

Grade 3 96

Grade 4 71

Grade 5 89

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for ARNOLDO CANTU SR EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	101
Kindergarten	80
Grade 1	81
Grade 2	81
Grade 3	96
Grade 4	71
Grade 5	89

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for ARNOLDO CANTU SR EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	284	47.4%
Male	315	52.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)