Henry Ford Elementary School

1110 E Polk St
Pharr, TX 78577
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 693 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Henry Ford Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 693 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in TX
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Henry Ford Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Henry Ford Elementary School's student population of 693 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
693 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers

School Rankings

Henry Ford Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Henry Ford Elementary School is 0.02, 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)
#5654 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
35%
41%
40%
51%
25-29%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
99%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
1%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.02
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (04-05)
4%
8%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Henry Ford Elementary School's ranking?
Henry Ford Elementary School is ranked #5654 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Henry Ford Elementary School?
693 students attend Henry Ford Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Henry Ford Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Henry Ford Elementary School?
Henry Ford Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Henry Ford Elementary School offer ?
Henry Ford Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Henry Ford Elementary School part of?
Henry Ford Elementary School is part of Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 693 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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