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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·PHARR-SAN JUAN-ALAMO ISD·NCES 483486012587

PSJA SOTOMAYOR BUILDING BLOCKS ACADEMY

1200 E POLK AVE, PHARR, TX 78577 · (956) 354-2000 · Hidalgo County
GRADES PK–01ELEMENTARY13-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL167 STUDENTS
Enrollment
167
Elementary
DISTRICT 526 · STATE 519
Student : Teacher
15.7:1
11 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.3:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
84%
141 students
DISTRICT 94% · STATE 65%
Community
0
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
136
Kindergarten
23
Grade 1
8
Student demographics
White
11%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 24%
Hispanic
16699%
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
9356%
Female
7444%

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About PSJA SOTOMAYOR BUILDING BLOCKS ACADEMY

PSJA SOTOMAYOR BUILDING BLOCKS ACADEMY is one of the micro-enrollment primary schools in PHARR, Texas, one of the schools within PHARR-SAN JUAN-ALAMO ISD, with 167 students on its rolls from grades pre-K through 1. Enrollment runs roughly 68% smaller than the state mean of about 519.

Across the 44 schools in PHARR-SAN JUAN-ALAMO ISD (29,749 students total), PSJA SOTOMAYOR BUILDING BLOCKS ACADEMY accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

For racial and ethnic makeup, PSJA SOTOMAYOR BUILDING BLOCKS ACADEMY shows that the student body is overwhelmingly Hispanic (99%).

Looking at school resources, PSJA SOTOMAYOR BUILDING BLOCKS ACADEMY lists 11 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 15.7:1. The state averages about 15.1:1, putting this campus right in line with peers. An estimated 84% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy.

Around the school, Hidalgo County reports that the typical household earns roughly $54,338 per year, roughly 21% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 23% of residents live below the federal poverty line. PSJA SOTOMAYOR BUILDING BLOCKS ACADEMY is one of 364 public schools in Hidalgo County (combined enrollment of about 212,859 students).

The closest other public school is HENRY FORD EL, roughly 0.2 miles away. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

PSJA SOTOMAYOR BUILDING BLOCKS ACADEMY operates from an inner-city location.

Inside the community feed, the feed for PSJA SOTOMAYOR BUILDING BLOCKS ACADEMY typically covers pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.

Hidalgo County at a glance

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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
PSJA SOTOMAYOR BUILDING BLOCKS ACADEMY
District
PHARR-SAN JUAN-ALAMO ISD
Address
1200 E POLK AVE, PHARR, TX 78577
Phone
(956) 354-2000
County
Hidalgo County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–01
Total enrollment
167
Teachers (FTE)
11
Student–teacher ratio
15.7:1
Free/Reduced lunch
141 (84%)
Locale
13-City: Small
NCES ID
483486012587
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About PSJA SOTOMAYOR BUILDING BLOCKS ACADEMY
How large is PSJA SOTOMAYOR BUILDING BLOCKS ACADEMY?
PSJA SOTOMAYOR BUILDING BLOCKS ACADEMY enrolls approximately 167 students in grades PK-01.
What age range does PSJA SOTOMAYOR BUILDING BLOCKS ACADEMY serve?
PSJA SOTOMAYOR BUILDING BLOCKS ACADEMY serves students from grade PK through grade 01.
What is the student-teacher ratio at PSJA SOTOMAYOR BUILDING BLOCKS ACADEMY?
The student-to-teacher ratio at PSJA SOTOMAYOR BUILDING BLOCKS ACADEMY is approximately 15.7:1 (11 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at PSJA SOTOMAYOR BUILDING BLOCKS ACADEMY?
At PSJA SOTOMAYOR BUILDING BLOCKS ACADEMY, the student body is approximately 1% White, 99% Hispanic.
Is PSJA SOTOMAYOR BUILDING BLOCKS ACADEMY public or private?
PSJA SOTOMAYOR BUILDING BLOCKS ACADEMY is a public K-12 school, overseen by PHARR-SAN JUAN-ALAMO ISD.
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