Psja Sotomayor Building Blocks Academy

Psja Sotomayor Building Blocks Academy serves 104 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 104 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
104 students
Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Psja Sotomayor Building Blocks Academy is 0.12, 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.
This School
State Level (TX)
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
94%
53%
Black
2%
13%
White
4%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Psja Sotomayor Building Blocks Academy.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.12
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
57%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Psja Sotomayor Building Blocks Academy?
104 students attend Psja Sotomayor Building Blocks Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Psja Sotomayor Building Blocks Academy students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Psja Sotomayor Building Blocks Academy?
Psja Sotomayor Building Blocks Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Psja Sotomayor Building Blocks Academy offer ?
Psja Sotomayor Building Blocks Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Psja Sotomayor Building Blocks Academy part of?
Psja Sotomayor Building Blocks Academy is part of Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 104 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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