Whitney Elementary School

1600 West Kelly St, Pharr, TX 78577 | (956) 354-2920
  • Grades: PK-5
  • Student Enrollment: 629
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School Description

School Summary and Highlights
Additional Contact Information
  • Mailing Address: 1600 W Kelly St, Pharr, TX 78577
  • Principal or Admin: Mrs Eleticia Nava
  • Fax: (956) 705-5738
  • 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: 629
  • Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 37.0
  • Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 17.0
Students Gender Breakdown
  • Males: 322 (51.2%)
  • Females: 307 (48.8%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
Whitney Elementary School Student Race Distribution
  Number Percent
American Indian--
Black61.0%
Asian162.5%
Hispanic60596.2%
White20.3%
Number of Students Per Grade
Number of Students Per Grade For Whitney Elementary School
  Number Percent
Pre-Kindergarten7411.8%
Kindergarten9114.5%
1st Grade11017.5%
2nd Grade9515.1%
3rd Grade10216.2%
4th Grade8112.9%
5th Grade7612.1%
Faculty Breakdown (2010)
Average Teacher Experience
School:
9.2
District:
10.3
State:
11.3
Percent of Teachers With 1-5 Years Experience
School:
51.4%
District:
37.8%
State:
31.0%
Percent of Teachers With 6-10 Years Experience
School:
16.2%
District:
21.4%
State:
20.3%
Percent of Teachers With 11-20 Years Experience
School:
18.9%
District:
18.9%
State:
24.4%
Percent of Teachers With Greater Than 20 Years Experience
School:
10.8%
District:
16.9%
State:
18.3%
Faculty Salary (2010)
School Administration Average Base Salary
School:
$67,635
District:
$70,765
State:
$70,209
Teacher Average Base Salary
School:
$46,409
District:
$47,771
State:
$48,263
Beginning Teacher Average Base Salary
School:
$41,620
District:
$40,846
State:
$41,165
Teacher With 1-5 Years Experience Average Base Salary
School:
$42,572
State:
$43,527
Teacher With 6-10 Years Experience Average Base Salary
School:
$45,738
State:
$46,149
Teacher With 11-20 Years Experience Average Base Salary
School:
$51,581
State:
$50,153
Teacher With Greater Than 20 Years Experience Average Base Salary
School:
$57,789
State:
$58,427
Source: TX Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010

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  • Reviewed by Community Member on November 24, 2011
  • Rating: 5 (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
  • High Quality education with a Great, Passionate and Friendly staff. The Environment at school feels safe and very positive.

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