At a glance
Reported students
643
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
40.44
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
72nd percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
568
Henry Ford El: 643 reported students.
State peer staffing position
72nd percentile
15.9:1 reported; state peer median 14.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 551
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.9:1
What the reported data says about Henry Ford El
Henry Ford El is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Pharr. It is one of 44 current school records connected to Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD. NCES reports 643 students for 2024–25.
Among 4,659 elementary schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 519 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 72nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.9:1, close to the Texas median of 14.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (98.6%) and White (1.4%). English learners represent 42.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Henry Ford El
- 1How do the reported 15.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 40.44 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 42.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 98.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.4%
- Hispanic98.6%
- Black0%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Geraldine Palmer El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
657 reported students
Allen & William Arnold El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
657 reported students
Edith & Ethel Carman El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
686 reported students
Arnoldo Cantu Sr El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
598 reported students
John McKeever El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
699 reported students
Kelly-Pharr El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
587 reported students
Public schools near Henry Ford El
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psja Sotomayor Building Blocks Academy Elementary · Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD | PK–01 | 167 | 0.2 mi |
| Raul Longoria El Elementary · Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD | PK–05 | 568 | 1 mi |
| John Doedyns El Elementary · Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD | PK–05 | 391 | 1.1 mi |
| Kelly-Pharr El Elementary · Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD | PK–05 | 587 | 1.2 mi |
| Vanguard Picasso Elementary · Charter · Vanguard Academy | PK–05 | 572 | 1.4 mi |
| Daniel Ramirez El Elementary · Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD | PK–05 | 516 | 1.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Henry Ford El
What grades does Henry Ford El serve?
Henry Ford El reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD.
How many students attend Henry Ford El?
Henry Ford El reported 643 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 72nd percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 551 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Henry Ford El?
The calculated ratio is 15.9:1, based on 643 students and 40.44 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 14.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Henry Ford El a public, charter, or magnet school?
Henry Ford El is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Henry Ford El students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
98.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Henry Ford El in?
Henry Ford El is part of Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD, based in Pharr, TX, which operates 44 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Henry Ford El?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Psja Sotomayor Building Blocks Academy (0.2 mi), Raul Longoria El (1 mi), John Doedyns El (1.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.