Psja Early Start serves 514 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 514 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Psja Early Start ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Psja Early Start's student population of 514 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
514 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Psja Early Start is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
98%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
2%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
57%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Psja Early Start?
514 students attend Psja Early Start.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Psja Early Start students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Psja Early Start?
Psja Early Start has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Psja Early Start offer ?
Psja Early Start offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Psja Early Start part of?
Psja Early Start is part of Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District.
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