Kelly-Pharr Elementary

Summary:

Kelly-Pharr Elementary is a public elementary school in Pharr, Texas, serving 671 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District, which is ranked 460 out of 968 districts in the state.

Kelly-Pharr Elementary has a very high Hispanic student population, ranging from 98% to 99% over the past 3 years, significantly higher than the state average. The school's academic performance has been variable, with its statewide ranking fluctuating from 885 out of 4,479 Texas elementary schools in 2018-2019 (4-star rating) to 3,320 out of 4,578 in 2020-2021 (1-star rating). While the school performs well for Hispanic students and English Language Learners, it struggles with its female and gifted/talented student populations. Notably, only 25.49% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in STAAR Mathematics in 2023-2024, compared to 34.24% for the district and 40.86% for the state.

Despite the school's economic challenges, with over 90% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, Kelly-Pharr Elementary spends a relatively high amount per student, ranging from $9,734 to $11,110 over the past 3 years. However, the academic outcomes do not yet reflect this investment. Comparing Kelly-Pharr Elementary to nearby schools, such as Aida C Escobar Elementary and the Vanguard Picasso charter school, reveals that these schools consistently outperform Kelly-Pharr Elementary on STAAR tests and have higher statewide rankings.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 500 E Sam Houston St
       Pharr, TX  78577-5540


(956) 354-2870

District: Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2371st of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,110 Help


Students who attend Kelly-Pharr Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Jaime Escalante Middle
High:    Psja Southwest Early College High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.7 Help
Number of students:  671

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
98.1%
White:
1.8%
Two or more races:
0.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  90.9% Help


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Compare Details Kelly-Pharr Elementary ranks worse than 50.7% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 15th among 25 ranked elementary schools in the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.66. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (98.1%), White (1.8%), two or more races (0.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 90.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kelly-Pharr Elementary is 16.7, which is the 11th best among 25 elementary schools in the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kelly-Pharr Elementary is $11,110. 21 elementary schools in the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Kelly-Pharr Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd) 460th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Kelly-Pharr Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Kelly-Pharr Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 44.87 2267th 3465 34.6%
2005 45.24 2249th 3475 35.3%
2006 39.51 2517th 3476 27.6%
2007 40.95 2646th 3724 28.9%
2008 49.56 2225th 3768 41.0%
2009 59.94 1714th 3884 55.9%
2010 56.83 1973rd 3937 49.9%
2011 48.93 2473rd 4095 39.6%
2012 51.23 2197th 4206 47.8%
2013 57.19 1900th 4221 55.0%
2014 43.33 2730th 4260 35.9%
2015 46.02 2538th 4320 41.3%
2016 32.50 3178th 4286 25.9%
2017 42.93 2341st 4329 45.9%
2018 60.88 1446th 4359 66.8%
2019 74.72 885th 4479 80.2%
2021 27.86 3320th 4578 27.5%
2022 48.62 2222nd 4581 51.5%
2023 58.80 1669th 4647 64.1%
2024 46.66 2371st 4675 49.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Kelly-Pharr Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.27 432nd 3226 86.6%
2019 85.40 187th 3333 94.4%
2021 35.00 2359th 3446 31.5%
2022 58.03 1198th 3487 65.6%
2023 58.80 1229th 3556 65.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Kelly-Pharr Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.90 591st 3558 83.4%
2019 88.26 152nd 3684 95.9%
2021 74.64 452nd 3799 88.1%
2022 61.54 997th 3952 74.8%
2023 67.14 793rd 4086 80.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Kelly-Pharr Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.36 853rd 4264 80.0%
2019 83.99 298th 4309 93.1%
2021 31.35 3289th 4451 26.1%
2022 61.33 1402nd 4477 68.7%
2023 73.30 734th 4521 83.8%
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Rank History for Migrant students at Kelly-Pharr Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 59.07 32nd 93 65.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Kelly-Pharr Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.56 1456th 4306 66.2%
2019 64.84 1250th 4348 71.3%
2021 25.66 3478th 4499 22.7%
2022 45.79 2415th 4561 47.1%
2023 52.37 2011th 4588 56.2%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Kelly-Pharr Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 81.43 24th 3184 99.2%
2023 58.92 1527th 2980 48.8%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Kelly-Pharr Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.20 225th 4240 94.7%
2019 94.52 72nd 4295 98.3%
2021 52.93 1638th 4331 62.2%
2022 76.36 560th 4461 87.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Kelly-Pharr Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.58 1501st 4319 65.2%
2019 80.29 632nd 4357 85.5%
2021 32.74 2989th 4498 33.5%
2022 52.01 2056th 4563 54.9%
2023 63.32 1422nd 4585 69.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Kelly-Pharr Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.45 990th 4168 76.2%
2019 80.37 456th 4188 89.1%
2021 33.70 2999th 4329 30.7%
2022 55.91 1707th 4376 61.0%
2023 65.67 1159th 4401 73.7%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Kelly-Pharr Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 18 0 0 615 0 n/a n/a 0 633
1990 18 0 0 600 0 n/a n/a 0 618
1991 13 0 0 499 0 n/a n/a 0 512
1992 6 0 1 510 0 n/a n/a 0 517
1993 4 0 0 470 0 n/a n/a 0 474
1994 6 0 0 561 0 n/a n/a 0 567
1995 13 0 3 664 0 n/a n/a 0 680
1996 13 0 3 664 0 n/a n/a 0 680
1997 14 0 5 656 0 n/a n/a 0 675
1998 13 0 5 664 0 n/a n/a 0 682
1999 12 0 5 688 0 n/a n/a 0 705
2000 8 0 0 533 0 n/a n/a 0 541
2001 16 0 0 580 0 n/a n/a 0 596
2002 14 0 0 603 0 n/a n/a 0 617
2003 14 0 0 603 0 n/a n/a 0 617
2004 13 1 1 647 0 n/a n/a 0 662
2005 16 1 2 672 0 n/a n/a 0 691
2006 6 1 1 743 0 n/a n/a 0 751
2007 4 0 1 767 0 n/a n/a 0 772
2008 6 2 1 698 0 n/a n/a 0 707
2009 9 1 0 697 0 n/a n/a 0 707
2010 11 1 0 687 0 n/a n/a 0 699
2011 6 0 0 693 0 0 0 0 699
2012 11 3 0 766 0 0 0 0 780
2013 8 1 0 737 1 0 0 0 747
2014 9 3 0 757 1 0 0 0 770
2015 4 4 0 792 1 0 0 0 801
2016 3 3 0 708 1 0 0 0 715
2017 2 1 0 731 1 0 0 0 735
2018 5 3 1 749 1 0 0 0 759
2019 5 1 0 751 1 0 0 0 758
2020 6 1 0 748 0 0 0 0 755
2021 5 0 0 728 0 0 0 0 733
2022 6 0 0 666 0 0 1 0 673
2023 12 0 0 658 0 0 1 0 671

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Kelly-Pharr Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 633 n/a n/a n/a
1990 618 32.0 19.3 n/a
1991 512 32.0 16.0 n/a
1992 517 30.9 16.7 73.5
1993 474 30.0 15.8 71.5
1994 567 35.0 16.2 75.7
1995 680 41.0 16.6 55.6
1996 680 41.0 16.6 55.6
1997 675 42.5 15.9 42.8
1998 682 40.2 17.0 31.2
1999 705 39.0 18.1 23.4
2000 541 36.9 14.7 13.1
2001 596 36.0 16.6 7.6
2002 617 41.0 15.0 0.3
2003 617 41.0 15.0 0.3
2004 662 36.8 18.0 0.8
2005 691 39.9 17.3 0.4
2006 751 43.0 17.5 0
2007 772 43.0 18.0 0
2008 707 40.0 17.7 0
2009 707 39.8 17.7 0
2010 699 42.0 16.6 0
2011 699 40.0 17.4 0
2012 780 41.8 18.6 0
2013 747 42.3 17.6 84.5
2014 770 42.9 17.9 84.8
2015 801 44.0 18.2 85.3
2016 715 43.0 16.6 81.1
2017 735 42.5 17.2 82.9
2018 759 42.0 18.0 84.8
2019 758 44.3 17.1 88.1
2020 755 43.5 17.3 89
2021 733 42.4 17.2 88.7
2022 673 41.9 16.0 88
2023 671 39.9 16.7 90.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Kelly-Pharr Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 633 n/a n/a n/a
1990 618 32.0 19.3 n/a
1991 512 32.0 16.0 n/a
1992 517 30.9 16.7 73.5
1993 474 30.0 15.8 71.5
1994 567 35.0 16.2 75.7
1995 680 41.0 16.6 55.6
1996 680 41.0 16.6 55.6
1997 675 42.5 15.9 42.8
1998 682 40.2 17.0 31.2
1999 705 39.0 18.1 23.4
2000 541 36.9 14.7 13.1
2001 596 36.0 16.6 7.6
2002 617 41.0 15.0 0.3
2003 617 41.0 15.0 0.3
2004 662 36.8 18.0 0.8
2005 691 39.9 17.3 0.4
2006 751 43.0 17.5 0
2007 772 43.0 18.0 0
2008 707 40.0 17.7 0
2009 707 39.8 17.7 0
2010 699 42.0 16.6 0
2011 699 40.0 17.4 0
2012 780 41.8 18.6 0
2013 747 42.3 17.6 84.5
2014 770 42.9 17.9 84.8
2015 801 44.0 18.2 85.3
2016 715 43.0 16.6 81.1
2017 735 42.5 17.2 82.9
2018 759 42.0 18.0 84.8
2019 758 44.3 17.1 88.1
2020 755 43.5 17.3 89
2021 733 42.4 17.2 88.7
2022 673 41.9 16.0 88
2023 671 39.9 16.7 90.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Kelly-Pharr Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $917 (9.4%) $8,817 (90.6%) $9,734
2020 $844 (8.5%) $9,051 (91.5%) $9,895
2021 $2,253 (20.3%) $8,857 (79.7%) $11,110

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Kelly-Pharr Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 885th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 1669th of 4647 Elementary schools
 16.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Kelly-Pharr Elementary)4962
 13%
   3rd Grade Reading (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))4446
 2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Kelly-Pharr Elementary)6047
 13%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))5540
 15%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Kelly-Pharr Elementary)3837
 1%
   3rd Grade Reading (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))4525
 20%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
4th Grade Reading (Kelly-Pharr Elementary)6344
 19%
   4th Grade Reading (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))4845
 3%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Kelly-Pharr Elementary)7139
 32%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))4849
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Kelly-Pharr Elementary)2925
 4%
   4th Grade Reading (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))2937
 8%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
5th Grade Reading (Kelly-Pharr Elementary)5055
 5%
   5th Grade Reading (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))4855
 7%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Kelly-Pharr Elementary)5852
 6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))6149
 12%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Kelly-Pharr Elementary)5244
 8%
   5th Grade Science (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))5534
 21%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
5th Grade Reading (Kelly-Pharr Elementary)5933
 26%
   5th Grade Reading (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))5940
 19%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5333
 20%
5th Grade Mathematics (Kelly-Pharr Elementary)3860
 22%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))4019
 21%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)2820
 8%
5th Grade Science (Kelly-Pharr Elementary)4020
 20%
   5th Grade Science (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))4214
 28%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)1811
 7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students758671
 11.5%
African American10
 100%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic751658
 12.4%
Pacific Islander00
White512
 140%
Two or More Races01
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients88.1%90.9%
 2.8%


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Kelly-Pharr Elementary ranks 2371st of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 671 students attended Kelly-Pharr Elementary.

Students at Kelly-Pharr Elementary are 98% Hispanic, 2% White.

Students who attend Kelly-Pharr Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Jaime Escalante Middle
High : Psja Southwest Early College High School


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