At a glance
Source years shown below
Reported students
29,613
NCES CCD 2024–25
Open schools
44
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Student–teacher ratio
14.3:1
Calculated from NCES 2024–25 enrollment and teacher FTE
Spending per pupil
$14,411
Current expenditure · FY 2023 F-33
Instruction per pupil
$8,398
Calculated from FY 2023 F-33
Grades served
PK–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Agency figures aggregate matched current school records; they may not cover the complete historical district.
- Students
- 26,575
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2,108.57
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.6:1
What current records say about Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD
Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD operates 44 current public-school records serving grades PK–12 in Pharr, Texas. NCES reports 29,613 students and 2,072.6 classroom teacher FTE for 2024–25.
Within Texas agencies of the same NCES type, it ranks 48 of 1020 with reported enrollment. That position describes scale only—it does not say whether individual schools are a good fit for a particular student.
FY 2023 finance records show $14,411 in current expenditure per pupil and $8,398 per pupil assigned to instruction. Within the same NCES agency type, this places reported current spending 394 of 1019 in Texas. Local wages, transportation, special education, facilities, and agency responsibilities all affect this comparison.
Reported needs and resources
- English learners
- 42.9%
- Students with disabilities (IDEA)
- 9.9%
- Classroom teachers (FTE)
- 2,072.6
- Current expenditure (FY 2023)
- $432,369,000
Context measures describe who a district serves and its resources. They are not negative rating inputs.
Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD
Pharr, Texas
NCES EDGE 2024–25 · 26.1911, -98.1777
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Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.9%
- Hispanic98.8%
- Black0.1%
- Asian0.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22 matched schools. Totals can differ due to rounding or source privacy rules.
Schools by level
Medians use schools reporting 2024–25 enrollment and teacher FTE.
| Level | Schools | Median students | Median ratio | Charter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | 27 | 545 | 16.2:1 | 0 |
| Middle | 8 | 739 | 12:1 | 0 |
| High | 7 | 1,588 | 13.3:1 | 0 |
| Combined / other | 2 | 527 | 19.6:1 | 0 |
Explore schools in Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD
44 current directory entries
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Showing 1–24 of 44 schools · enrollment and ratios: NCES 2024–25. Scroll the table to see all columns.
| School | Level / grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aida C Escobar El | ElementaryPK–05 | 735 | 17.3:1 | |
| Alfred Sorensen El | ElementaryPK–05 | 583 | 16.7:1 | |
| Allen & William Arnold El | ElementaryPK–05 | 657 | 16.8:1 | |
| Amanda Garza-Pena El | ElementaryPK–05 | 557 | 16.4:1 | |
| Arnoldo Cantu Sr El | ElementaryPK–05 | 598 | 17:1 | |
| Audie Murphy Middle | Middle06–08 | 790 | 12.7:1 | |
| Augusto Guerra El | ElementaryPK–05 | 731 | 17.6:1 | |
| Austin Middle | Middle06–08 | 833 | 12.1:1 | |
| Berta S Palacios El | ElementaryPK–05 | 470 | 15.2:1 | |
| Buckner Building Blocks Academy | OtherPK–PK | Not reported | Not reported | |
| Carmen Anaya El | ElementaryPK–05 | 429 | 16.5:1 | |
| Cesar Chavez El | ElementaryPK–05 | 403 | 13.4:1 | |
| Daniel Ramirez El | ElementaryPK–05 | 516 | 15.6:1 | |
| Dr William Long El | ElementaryPK–05 | 767 | 18.1:1 | |
| Drs Reed - Mock El | ElementaryPK–05 | 509 | 15.1:1 | |
| Edith & Ethel Carman El | ElementaryPK–05 | 686 | 17.2:1 | |
| Geraldine Palmer El | ElementaryPK–05 | 657 | 17.3:1 | |
| Graciela Garcia El | ElementaryPK–05 | 385 | 14.3:1 | |
| Henry Ford El | ElementaryPK–05 | 643 | 15.9:1 | |
| Jaime Escalante Middle | Middle06–08 | 554 | 11:1 | |
| Jesus - Jesse - Vela Jr Middle | Middle06–08 | 654 | 11.5:1 | |
| John Doedyns El | ElementaryPK–05 | 391 | 13.7:1 | |
| John McKeever El | ElementaryPK–05 | 699 | 16.6:1 | |
| Kelly-Pharr El | ElementaryPK–05 | 587 | 15.9:1 |
Cities served by Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD
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Frequently asked questions about Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD
How many schools are in Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD?
Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD has 44 open public schools in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory: 27 elementary, 8 middle, 7 high, 2 combined or other.
How many students attend Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD?
NCES reports 29,613 students for 2024–25, served by 2,072.6 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers. That is number 48 of 1,020 Texas agencies of the same type by enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection matched 26,575 students in schools that are still open.
What is the student–teacher ratio in Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD?
The district-wide ratio is 14.3:1, calculated from 2024–25 enrollment and classroom-teacher FTE. Ratios vary by school and are not the same as average class size; ask individual schools about class sizes by grade.
How much does Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD spend per student?
The FY 2023 federal finance survey reports $14,411 in current expenditure per pupil, including $8,398 for instruction. That ranks 394 of 1,019 comparable Texas agencies. Spending reflects local costs and student needs as well as priorities.
What is the largest high school in Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD?
Psja Early College H S reported the largest high-school enrollment in the district, with 2,300 students in 2024–25. Size describes the campus, not its quality.
How do I find my assigned school in Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD?
Attendance zones are set by the district and can change. Use the district's official school locator or contact its enrollment office at (956) 354-2000 with your exact address. A mailing address or ZIP code alone does not determine school assignment.
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