Buckner Elementary School

1001 North Fir St, Pharr, TX 78577 | (956) 354-2690
  • Grades: PK-5
  • Student Enrollment: 403
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School Description

School Summary and Highlights
Additional Contact Information
  • Mailing Address: 1001 N Fir St, Pharr, TX 78577
  • Principal or Admin: Mrs Diana Farias
  • Fax: (956) 702-5774
  • Website: www.psja.k12.tx.us
School Operational Details
  • Title I Eligible
    All students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details

Faculty Details and Student Enrollment

Students and Faculty
  • Total Students Enrolled: 403
  • Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 28.0
  • Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 14.4
Students Gender Breakdown
  • Males: 207 (51.4%)
  • Females: 196 (48.6%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
Buckner Elementary School Student Race Distribution
  Number Percent
American Indian--
Black10.2%
Asian10.2%
Hispanic39898.8%
White30.7%
Number of Students Per Grade
Number of Students Per Grade For Buckner Elementary School
  Number Percent
Pre-Kindergarten5513.6%
Kindergarten5513.6%
1st Grade7117.6%
2nd Grade5613.9%
3rd Grade5613.9%
4th Grade5513.6%
5th Grade5513.6%
Faculty Breakdown (2010)
Average Teacher Experience
School:
10.8
District:
10.3
State:
11.3
Percent of Teachers With 1-5 Years Experience
School:
50.0%
District:
37.8%
State:
31.0%
Percent of Teachers With 6-10 Years Experience
School:
21.4%
District:
21.4%
State:
20.3%
Percent of Teachers With Greater Than 20 Years Experience
School:
28.6%
District:
16.9%
State:
18.3%
Faculty Salary (2010)
School Administration Average Base Salary
School:
$70,873
District:
$70,765
State:
$70,209
Teacher Average Base Salary
School:
$48,076
District:
$47,771
State:
$48,263
Teacher With 1-5 Years Experience Average Base Salary
School:
$42,556
State:
$43,527
Teacher With 6-10 Years Experience Average Base Salary
School:
$44,916
State:
$46,149
Teacher With Greater Than 20 Years Experience Average Base Salary
School:
$60,108
State:
$58,427
Source: TX Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010

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