Psja Sotomayor Building Blocks Academy serves 167 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 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 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 167 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Psja Sotomayor Building Blocks Academy's student population of 167 students has grown by 60% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 83% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
167 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Year Founded
1919
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Psja Sotomayor Building Blocks Academy 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
99%
54%
Black
n/a
13%
White
1%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
56%
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 Sotomayor Building Blocks Academy?
167 students attend Psja Sotomayor Building Blocks Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Psja Sotomayor Building Blocks Academy students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Psja Sotomayor Building Blocks Academy?
Psja Sotomayor Building Blocks Academy has a student ration of 15:1, 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-1
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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