Elvis J Ballew High School

Public, Alternative 9

1100 E Hwy 83
Pharr, TX 78577

(956) 354-2520

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $26,570

Student/teacher ratio: 4.3

Number of students: 52

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

100.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 96.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Elvis J Ballew High School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2021 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.6. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Elvis J Ballew High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (100%). (See more...)

Compare Details 96.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Elvis J Ballew High School is 4.3. (See more...)

Compare Elvis J Ballew High School employs 12 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Elvis J Ballew High School is $26,570.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Elvis J Ballew High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

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

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

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Rank History for Elvis J Ballew High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2004	33.27	1148^th	1427	19.6%
2005	27.69	1194^th	1429	16.4%
2006	22.96	1231^st	1430	13.9%
2007	13.15	1378^th	1497	7.9%
2008	4.40	1460^th	1510	3.3%
2009	2.87	1504^th	1539	2.3%
2010	1.31	1545^th	1568	1.5%
2011	12.93	1552^nd	1672	7.2%
2012	2.73	1556^th	1603	2.9%
2013	0.76	1642^nd	1652	0.6%
2014	0.56	1728^th	1734	0.3%
2015	0.81	1720^th	1743	1.3%
2016	0.52	1749^th	1762	0.7%
2017	3.34	1756^th	1777	1.2%
2018	3.63	1745^th	1797	2.9%
2019	2.60	1816^th	1857	2.2%
2021	16.60	1580^th	1861	15.1%

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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Elvis J Ballew High School

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Year	White	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1995	1	0	91	n/a	n/a	92
1996	1	0	91	n/a	n/a	92
1997	5	0	130	n/a	n/a	135
1998	6	0	160	n/a	n/a	166
1999	3	0	157	n/a	n/a	160
2000	4	0	69	n/a	n/a	73
2001	2	0	66	n/a	n/a	68
2002	1	0	78	n/a	n/a	79
2003	1	0	78	n/a	n/a	79
2004	1	0	81	n/a	n/a	82
2005	1	0	69	n/a	n/a	70
2006	0	0	61	n/a	n/a	61
2007	0	0	90	n/a	n/a	90
2008	0	0	149	n/a	n/a	149
2009	0	0	187	n/a	n/a	187
2010	0	0	200	n/a	n/a	200
2011	2	0	195	0	0	197
2012	1	1	207	0	0	209
2013	1	1	207	0	0	209
2014	0	1	195	0	0	196
2015	0	0	201	0	0	201
2016	3	0	238	0	0	241
2017	0	0	199	0	0	199
2018	1	0	357	0	0	358
2019	0	0	353	0	0	353
2020	1	0	219	0	0	220
2021	1	1	190	0	0	192
2022	1	0	65	0	0	66
2023	0	0	52	0	0	52

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 Elvis J Ballew High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	92	11.1	8.3	66.3
1996	92	11.1	8.3	66.3
1997	135	14.1	9.6	77.8
1998	166	12.9	12.9	77.7
1999	160	14.1	11.3	73.1
2000	73	14.0	5.2	74
2001	68	16.0	4.3	69.1
2002	79	16.8	4.7	72.2
2003	79	16.8	4.7	72.2
2004	82	18.0	4.6	63.4
2005	70	16.0	4.4	64.3
2006	61	17.4	3.5	57.4
2007	90	18.9	4.8	64.4
2008	149	17.6	8.5	53
2009	187	20.1	9.3	39
2010	200	31.3	6.3	20
2011	197	16.8	11.6	0
2012	209	15.8	13.2	0
2013	209	15.6	13.3	96.2
2014	196	17.5	11.2	96.9
2015	201	18.0	11.1	89.6
2016	241	19.0	12.6	95.9
2017	199	19.0	10.4	98.5
2018	358	22.1	16.1	95.5
2019	353	28.7	12.2	98.3
2020	220	30.4	7.2	98.2
2021	192	24.6	7.7	98.4
2022	66	5.9	11.0	87.9
2023	52	12.0	4.3	96.2

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 Elvis J Ballew High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	92	11.1	8.3	66.3
1996	92	11.1	8.3	66.3
1997	135	14.1	9.6	77.8
1998	166	12.9	12.9	77.7
1999	160	14.1	11.3	73.1
2000	73	14.0	5.2	74
2001	68	16.0	4.3	69.1
2002	79	16.8	4.7	72.2
2003	79	16.8	4.7	72.2
2004	82	18.0	4.6	63.4
2005	70	16.0	4.4	64.3
2006	61	17.4	3.5	57.4
2007	90	18.9	4.8	64.4
2008	149	17.6	8.5	53
2009	187	20.1	9.3	39
2010	200	31.3	6.3	20
2011	197	16.8	11.6	0
2012	209	15.8	13.2	0
2013	209	15.6	13.3	96.2
2014	196	17.5	11.2	96.9
2015	201	18.0	11.1	89.6
2016	241	19.0	12.6	95.9
2017	199	19.0	10.4	98.5
2018	358	22.1	16.1	95.5
2019	353	28.7	12.2	98.3
2020	220	30.4	7.2	98.2
2021	192	24.6	7.7	98.4
2022	66	5.9	11.0	87.9
2023	52	12.0	4.3	96.2

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 Elvis J Ballew High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$3,923 (20.5%)	$15,181 (79.5%)	$19,104
2020	$4,375 (15.7%)	$23,490 (84.3%)	$27,865
2021	$4,868 (18.3%)	$21,703 (81.7%)	$26,570

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Elvis J Ballew High School

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Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Elvis J Ballew High School)	16	90	74%
End of Course Algebra I (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))	77	62	15%
End of Course Algebra I (Texas)	62	45	17%
End of Course Biology (Elvis J Ballew High School)	10	85	75%
End of Course Biology (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))	48	45	3%
End of Course Biology (Texas)	63	57	6%
End of Course English I Reading (Elvis J Ballew High School)	4	83	79%
End of Course English I Reading (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))	42	49	7%
End of Course English I Reading (Texas)	49	54	5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	353	52	85.3%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	353	52	85.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	0	0
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	98.3%	96.2%	2.1%

Schools Near Elvis J Ballew High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				STAAR Spanish Reading (2023)	STAAR Spanish Mathematics (2023)	STAAR EOC Algebra I (2023)	STAAR EOC Biology (2023)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2023)	STAAR EOC English II Reading (2023)	STAAR EOC U.S. History (2023)	STAAR Reading (2023)						STAAR Mathematics (2023)						STAAR Science (2023)		STAAR Social Studies (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Spanish Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC English II Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC U.S. History End of Course	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	STAAR Science 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Elvis J Ballew High School	Public, Alternative	9	1100 E Hwy 83	Pharr	78577	Hidalgo County	Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(956) 354-2520	52	12	4.3	96.2%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)			90.0	85.0	83.0																		$26,570	$4,868	$21,703
Vanguard Rembrandt	Public, Charter, Alternative	PK, KG-12	1200 E Kelly Ave	Pharr	78577	Hidalgo County	Vanguard Academy	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(956) 283-0600	1,873	131	14.2	76.2%	15 (0.8%)	4 (0.2%)	1,851 (98.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.1%)								(n/a)	71.0	67.0	66.0	63.0	79.0	80.0	83.0	59.0	44.0	74.0	49.0	73.0	70.0	53.0	60.0	58.0	29.0	33.0	35.0	45.0	35.0	27.0	$10,671	$2,248	$8,424
Vanguard Mozart	Public, Charter, Alternative	PK, KG-12	155 E Business 83	Alamo	78516	Hidalgo County	Vanguard Academy	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(956) 223-2030	1,178	80	14.8	84.0%	15 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1,163 (98.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)			48.0	70.0	60.0	78.0	75.0	57.0	41.0	56.0	67.0	54.0	60.0	62.0	54.0	51.0	39.0	22.0	44.0	27.0	53.0	34.0	$11,782	$3,227	$8,555
Valley View Early College Campus	Public, Alternative	8-9	3000 E Dicker Rd	Hidalgo	78557	Hidalgo County	Valley View Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(956) 340-1200	523	35	14.9	97.5%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	522 (99.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)			54.0	52.0	67.0	100.0							37.0						46.0		38.0	27.0	$11,219	$591	$10,628
Vanguard Beethoven	Public, Charter, Alternative	PK, KG-12	2215 S Veterans Blvd	Edinburg	78539	Hidalgo County	Vanguard Academy	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(956) 318-0211	1,524	96	15.8	65.3%	13 (0.9%)	6 (0.4%)	1,496 (98.2%)	8 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)								(n/a)			71.0	65.0	85.0	80.0	77.0	57.0	58.0	61.0	63.0	76.0	83.0	48.0	62.0	61.0	46.0	51.0	40.0	46.0	42.0	37.0	$10,472	$2,194	$8,278
Edinburg Collegiate High School	Public, Alternative	9-10	1200 E Schunior	Edinburg	78541	Hidalgo County	Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(956) 289-2300	206	21	9.9	75.2%	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	195 (94.7%)	8 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)								(n/a)			83.0	86.0	91.0	93.0
Edinburg Alternative Education Academy	Public, Alternative	3-12	1301 E Schunior	Edinburg	78541	Hidalgo County	Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(956) 289-2598	0	2	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Hidalgo County J J A E P	Public, Alternative	10-11	1201 Bryce Dr	Mission	78572	Hidalgo County	Mission Consolidated Independent School District	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(956) 323-5500	3				0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Donna Alternative Education Program	Public, Alternative	1-12	281 Military Hwy	Donna	78537	Hidalgo County	Donna Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(956) 464-1954	0	10	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Roosevelt Alternative School	Public, Alternative	3-12	407 E 3rd St	Mission	78572	Hidalgo County	Mission Consolidated Independent School District	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(956) 323-3900	46	10	4.5	89.1%	2 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (95.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Elvis J Ballew High School

What is the racial makeup of Elvis J Ballew High School?

Students at Elvis J Ballew High School are 100% Hispanic.

How many students attend Elvis J Ballew High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 52 students attended Elvis J Ballew High School.

What district is Elvis J Ballew High School in?

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

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