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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·PHARR-SAN JUAN-ALAMO ISD·NCES 483486009301

AUGUSTO GUERRA EL

807 FM495, ALAMO, TX 78516 · (956) 354-2810 · Hidalgo County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL731 STUDENTS
Enrollment
731
Elementary
DISTRICT 526 · STATE 519
Student : Teacher
17.6:1
42 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.3:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
97%
707 students
DISTRICT 94% · STATE 65%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
176
Kindergarten
91
Grade 1
99
Grade 2
83
Grade 3
85
Grade 4
103
Grade 5
94
Student demographics
White
71%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 24%
Hispanic
72499%
DISTRICT 99% · STATE 54%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
35949%
Female
37251%

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Test scores

STAAR 2023-24 . % Meets Grade Level or Above
Reading
54.0%
TX avg 51.8% . +28.0pp since 2020
Mathematics
48.0%
TX avg 42.0% . +27.0pp since 2020
Source: STAAR. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

Demographically-adjusted score · methodology
Tier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
44.3%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
31.6%
based on TX schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+12.7pp
above demographic expectation
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
731
+101 (+16%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
17.6:1
was 16.7:1
% White
1%
was 1%
% Hispanic
99%
was 99%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About AUGUSTO GUERRA EL

AUGUSTO GUERRA EL operates as a medium-sized primary school in ALAMO, Texas, run under PHARR-SAN JUAN-ALAMO ISD. Current enrollment sits at 731 students spanning grades pre-K through 5. By comparison, Texas's public schools average about 519 students each, so AUGUSTO GUERRA EL sits 41% above that benchmark.

Across the 44 schools in PHARR-SAN JUAN-ALAMO ISD (29,749 students total), AUGUSTO GUERRA EL accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

In terms of who attends, AUGUSTO GUERRA EL logs that nearly all students (99%) are Hispanic.

Looking at the economic backdrop, Staff filings list 42 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 17.6:1 students per teacher. The state averages around 15.1:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical. An estimated 97% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal. By comparison, Hidalgo County runs at roughly 85%, so the school's eligibility rate is above the surrounding baseline.

On a demographically-adjusted basis, AUGUSTO GUERRA EL tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 31.6% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 44.3%.

In the broader community, ACS estimates for Hidalgo County put median household earnings sit near $54,338, roughly 21% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 23% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Hidalgo County runs 364 public schools (combined enrollment of about 212,859 students), of which AUGUSTO GUERRA EL is one.

Nearest neighbor: SANTOS LIVAS EL, around 0.6 miles off. Counting just inside five miles, 8 other public schools cluster around AUGUSTO GUERRA EL. Among the 9 schools in that immediate cluster with test data (this one included), AUGUSTO GUERRA EL ranks 3rd on composite proficiency, above the local average of 39.8%.

The campus sits in a commuter-belt setting.

Over the past 7-year window. Over the past 7-year window, the student count expanded 16%: 630 students in 2018 compared to 731 in 2025.

In the discussion threads here, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Hidalgo County at a glance

View full county profile
Population
891,977
Census ACS
Median income
$54,338
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
21%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
23%
Below federal line
Schools in county
364
212,859 students

Quick facts

School name
AUGUSTO GUERRA EL
District
PHARR-SAN JUAN-ALAMO ISD
Address
807 FM495, ALAMO, TX 78516
Phone
(956) 354-2810
County
Hidalgo County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–05
Total enrollment
731
Teachers (FTE)
42
Student–teacher ratio
17.6:1
Free/Reduced lunch
707 (97%)
Locale
21-Suburb: Large
NCES ID
483486009301
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About AUGUSTO GUERRA EL
What is the total enrollment at AUGUSTO GUERRA EL?
AUGUSTO GUERRA EL enrolls approximately 731 students in grades PK-05.
Is AUGUSTO GUERRA EL an elementary, middle, or high school?
AUGUSTO GUERRA EL is an elementary school covering grades PK-05.
What is the student-teacher ratio at AUGUSTO GUERRA EL?
The student-to-teacher ratio at AUGUSTO GUERRA EL is approximately 17.6:1 (42 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at AUGUSTO GUERRA EL?
At AUGUSTO GUERRA EL, the student body is approximately 1% White, 99% Hispanic.
What district is AUGUSTO GUERRA EL in?
AUGUSTO GUERRA EL is part of PHARR-SAN JUAN-ALAMO ISD.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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