Alfred Sorensen Elementary

Public PK, KG-5

 701 E Sam Houston
       San Juan, TX  78589-2446


(956) 354-2910

District: Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1688th of 4,647 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,219 Help


Students who attend Alfred Sorensen Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Austin Middle
High:    Psja Early College High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.1 Help
Number of students:  616

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
99.2%
White:
0.6%
Asian:
0.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  83.1% Help


 See top rated Texas elementary schools

 Compare Alfred Sorensen Elementary to nearby elementary schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details Alfred Sorensen Elementary ranks better than 63.7% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 8th among 25 ranked elementary schools in the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.36. (See more...)
Student Body
Help
Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (99.2%), White (0.6%), Asian (0.2%). (See more...)
Help
Compare Details 83.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
Teachers
Help
Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Alfred Sorensen Elementary is 18.1. 19 elementary schools in the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
Help
Compare Alfred Sorensen Elementary employs 33.8 full-time teachers.
Finance
Help
Compare Details The average total spent per student at Alfred Sorensen Elementary is $11,219. 20 elementary schools in the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Alfred Sorensen Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Alfred Sorensen Elementary 1688th of 4647 Texas public elementary schools. (See Alfred Sorensen Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


English Language Learner students:
Special Education students:
Low Socio Economic Status students:
Female students:
Gifted and Talented students:
Male students:
Hispanic students:


Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd) 512th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


What do you think?

Your rating for Alfred Sorensen Elementary?

Rank History for Alfred Sorensen Elementary

Help
Compare

Rank History for all students at Alfred Sorensen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 46.84 2175th 3465 37.2%
2005 53.60 1848th 3475 46.8%
2006 69.41 1052nd 3476 69.7%
2007 61.14 1607th 3724 56.8%
2008 61.89 1542nd 3768 59.1%
2009 61.85 1612th 3884 58.5%
2010 65.67 1428th 3937 63.7%
2011 59.91 1815th 4095 55.7%
2012 69.23 1181st 4206 71.9%
2013 47.74 2413th 4221 42.8%
2014 47.17 2508th 4260 41.1%
2015 58.13 1901st 4320 56.0%
2016 57.39 1928th 4286 55.0%
2017 75.45 853rd 4329 80.3%
2018 69.40 1056th 4359 75.8%
2019 72.99 959th 4479 78.6%
2021 38.40 2647th 4578 42.2%
2022 66.38 1297th 4581 71.7%
2023 58.36 1688th 4647 63.7%
See the entire list of Texas Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for English Language Learner students at Alfred Sorensen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.90 228th 3226 92.9%
2019 77.42 385th 3333 88.4%
2021 42.51 1903rd 3446 44.8%
2022 57.75 1214th 3487 65.2%
2023 47.14 1835th 3556 48.4%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Alfred Sorensen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.76 2256th 3558 36.6%
2019 41.11 1975th 3684 46.4%
2021 37.17 2245th 3799 40.9%
2022 26.91 3247th 3952 17.8%
2023 24.59 3507th 4086 14.2%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Alfred Sorensen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.40 601st 4264 85.9%
2019 82.14 344th 4309 92.0%
2021 45.82 2326th 4451 47.7%
2022 76.06 607th 4477 86.4%
2023 64.18 1251st 4521 72.3%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Alfred Sorensen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.81 905th 4306 79.0%
2019 66.37 1177th 4348 72.9%
2021 40.01 2577th 4499 42.7%
2022 66.70 1241st 4561 72.8%
2023 52.25 2016th 4588 56.1%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Alfred Sorensen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.09 1003rd 3106 67.7%
2019 79.07 68th 3184 97.9%
2022 71.56 663rd 2958 77.6%
2023 70.75 760th 2980 74.5%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

Rank History for At Risk students at Alfred Sorensen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.31 470th 4240 88.9%
2019 79.36 443rd 4295 89.7%
2021 51.94 1703rd 4331 60.7%
2022 77.88 505th 4461 88.7%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for At Risk Students!

Rank History for Male students at Alfred Sorensen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.06 1322nd 4319 69.4%
2019 77.31 737th 4357 83.1%
2021 38.41 2645th 4498 41.2%
2022 64.96 1328th 4563 70.9%
2023 62.15 1472nd 4585 67.9%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Alfred Sorensen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.75 672nd 4168 83.9%
2019 78.99 496th 4188 88.2%
2021 46.36 2164th 4329 50.0%
2022 72.68 808th 4376 81.5%
2023 64.15 1255th 4401 71.5%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Alfred Sorensen Elementary Test Scores
Tests: 
  
Grades: 
  
Years: 
  
Group by: 
District Scores:
State Scores:    
  
Subgroup: 





Data source: Texas Education Agency

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for Alfred Sorensen Elementary.

If you have first-hand knowledge about Alfred Sorensen Elementary, submit a rating!


Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!


Enrollment information for Alfred Sorensen Elementary

Help
Compare
Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 13 0 0 437 0 n/a n/a 0 450
1990 17 0 0 458 0 n/a n/a 0 475
1991 17 0 0 448 0 n/a n/a 0 465
1992 20 0 0 454 0 n/a n/a 0 474
1993 17 0 0 492 0 n/a n/a 0 509
1994 7 0 0 332 0 n/a n/a 0 339
1995 11 0 0 365 0 n/a n/a 0 376
1996 11 0 0 365 0 n/a n/a 0 376
1997 11 2 0 340 1 n/a n/a 0 354
1998 12 3 0 357 1 n/a n/a 0 373
1999 8 3 0 365 1 n/a n/a 0 377
2000 8 0 0 351 1 n/a n/a 0 360
2001 6 2 0 339 0 n/a n/a 0 347
2002 6 4 0 321 0 n/a n/a 0 331
2003 6 4 0 321 0 n/a n/a 0 331
2004 6 3 0 291 0 n/a n/a 0 300
2005 2 1 0 351 0 n/a n/a 0 354
2006 6 1 1 361 0 n/a n/a 0 369
2007 4 1 1 395 0 n/a n/a 0 401
2008 4 1 2 436 0 n/a n/a 0 443
2009 3 1 1 447 0 n/a n/a 0 452
2010 7 2 1 478 0 n/a n/a 0 488
2011 2 2 1 507 1 0 0 0 513
2012 5 2 0 491 1 0 0 0 499
2013 6 3 2 721 0 0 0 0 732
2014 15 3 2 721 0 0 0 0 741
2015 10 1 2 657 0 0 0 0 670
2016 9 0 1 678 0 0 0 0 688
2017 9 0 2 656 0 0 0 0 667
2018 7 0 2 677 0 0 0 0 686
2019 7 0 2 661 0 0 0 0 670
2020 7 0 2 648 0 0 0 0 657
2021 5 0 1 588 0 0 0 0 594
2022 5 0 1 564 0 0 0 0 570
2023 4 0 1 611 0 0 0 0 616

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Alfred Sorensen Elementary

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 450 n/a n/a n/a
1990 475 23.0 20.6 n/a
1991 465 23.4 19.8 n/a
1992 474 23.4 20.2 66.7
1993 509 26.0 19.6 76.6
1994 339 19.5 17.4 60.5
1995 376 24.6 15.3 54
1996 376 24.6 15.3 54
1997 354 24.6 14.4 45.5
1998 373 23.9 15.6 35.7
1999 377 23.9 15.8 25.5
2000 360 23.9 15.1 17.5
2001 347 24.3 14.3 7.8
2002 331 22.0 15.0 0.3
2003 331 22.0 15.0 0.3
2004 300 21.0 14.3 0.7
2005 354 22.0 16.1 0
2006 369 23.0 16.0 0
2007 401 23.9 16.8 0
2008 443 24.8 17.9 0
2009 452 29.7 15.2 0
2010 488 29.8 16.3 0
2011 513 29.0 17.6 0
2012 499 29.9 16.6 0
2013 732 40.0 18.2 77
2014 741 42.1 17.5 76.2
2015 670 38.0 17.6 79.4
2016 688 39.0 17.6 79.5
2017 667 40.0 16.6 78.1
2018 686 36.3 18.8 81.8
2019 670 36.3 18.4 84.3
2020 657 35.5 18.4 82.3
2021 594 35.4 16.7 83.3
2022 570 35.1 16.2 81.4
2023 616 33.8 18.1 83.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Alfred Sorensen Elementary

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 450 n/a n/a n/a
1990 475 23.0 20.6 n/a
1991 465 23.4 19.8 n/a
1992 474 23.4 20.2 66.7
1993 509 26.0 19.6 76.6
1994 339 19.5 17.4 60.5
1995 376 24.6 15.3 54
1996 376 24.6 15.3 54
1997 354 24.6 14.4 45.5
1998 373 23.9 15.6 35.7
1999 377 23.9 15.8 25.5
2000 360 23.9 15.1 17.5
2001 347 24.3 14.3 7.8
2002 331 22.0 15.0 0.3
2003 331 22.0 15.0 0.3
2004 300 21.0 14.3 0.7
2005 354 22.0 16.1 0
2006 369 23.0 16.0 0
2007 401 23.9 16.8 0
2008 443 24.8 17.9 0
2009 452 29.7 15.2 0
2010 488 29.8 16.3 0
2011 513 29.0 17.6 0
2012 499 29.9 16.6 0
2013 732 40.0 18.2 77
2014 741 42.1 17.5 76.2
2015 670 38.0 17.6 79.4
2016 688 39.0 17.6 79.5
2017 667 40.0 16.6 78.1
2018 686 36.3 18.8 81.8
2019 670 36.3 18.4 84.3
2020 657 35.5 18.4 82.3
2021 594 35.4 16.7 83.3
2022 570 35.1 16.2 81.4
2023 616 33.8 18.1 83.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Alfred Sorensen Elementary

Help

YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $807 (8.8%) $8,342 (91.2%) $9,149
2020 $946 (9.8%) $8,690 (90.2%) $9,636
2021 $2,375 (21.2%) $8,844 (78.8%) $11,219

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Alfred Sorensen Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 959th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 1688th of 4647 Elementary schools
 14.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Alfred Sorensen Elementary)4455
 11%
   3rd Grade Reading (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))4446
 2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Alfred Sorensen Elementary)6038
 22%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))5540
 15%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Alfred Sorensen Elementary)3624
 12%
   3rd Grade Reading (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))4525
 20%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
4th Grade Reading (Alfred Sorensen Elementary)5852
 6%
   4th Grade Reading (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))4845
 3%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Alfred Sorensen Elementary)5051
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))4849
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Alfred Sorensen Elementary)3333
   4th Grade Reading (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))2937
 8%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
5th Grade Reading (Alfred Sorensen Elementary)6060
   5th Grade Reading (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))4855
 7%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Alfred Sorensen Elementary)6348
 15%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))6149
 12%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Alfred Sorensen Elementary)6737
 30%
   5th Grade Science (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))5534
 21%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
5th Grade Reading (Alfred Sorensen Elementary)6050
 10%
   5th Grade Reading (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))5940
 19%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5333
 20%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students670616
 8.1%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic661611
 7.6%
Pacific Islander00
White74
 42.9%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients84.3%83.1%
 1.2%


Schools Near Alfred Sorensen Elementary









Frequently Asked Questions about Alfred Sorensen Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 616 students attended Alfred Sorensen Elementary.

Students at Alfred Sorensen Elementary are 99% Hispanic.

Alfred Sorensen Elementary ranks 1688th of 4647 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Alfred Sorensen Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Austin Middle
High : Psja Early College High School


Rate Alfred Sorensen Elementary!



Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Alfred Sorensen Elementary!




SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency. School Attendance Areas provided by ATTOM.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that school and district boundary data are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





Diagnostics

None retrieved from Database in 202 milliseconds.