AMANDA GARZA-PENA EL

595 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Amanda Garza-Pena Elementary is a public school located in San Juan, Texas, and is part of the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (PSJA ISD). The school serves students in the local community, focusing on providing a comprehensive primary education that emphasizes academic achievement, bilingual proficiency, and character development. As part of the larger PSJA district, the school often benefits from the district's emphasis on innovative instructional programs, college readiness, and technology integration aimed at preparing students for future academic success.

The campus is deeply integrated into the San Juan community, reflecting the district's commitment to accessibility and student-centered support services. By fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment, Amanda Garza-Pena Elementary aims to close achievement gaps and encourage parental involvement in the educational process. The school’s mission aligns with the broader district goals of ensuring that every student is equipped with the tools necessary for long-term success in an increasingly globalized educational landscape.

595

Total Students

31.6

Full-Time Teachers

18.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for AMANDA GARZA-PENA EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	591

Hispanic
591 (99.3 %)
White
4 (0.7 %)

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)354-2800
Website:	http://psjaisd.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	595
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	518
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 94

Kindergarten 77

Grade 1 90

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 100

Grade 4 67

Grade 5 99