- Enrollment
- 2,300
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Pharr, TX
Psja Thomas Jefferson T-Stem Early College H S
Federal NCES profile for Psja Thomas Jefferson T-Stem Early College H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483486012225
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Psja Thomas Jefferson T-Stem Early College H S earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #2 of 5
- high schools in Pharr · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 96.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Psja Thomas Jefferson T-Stem Early College H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Psja Thomas Jefferson T-Stem Early College H S ranks #2 of 5 high schools in Pharr, TX.
School address
District: Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483486012225 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Psja Thomas Jefferson T-Stem Early College H S held near 524 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.6 → 43.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 483486012225 · Pharr, TX High · MID · TRAD
553 enr · 13.2:1 · 96.7% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Psja Early College H S (2,300 students)
Psja Thomas Jefferson T-Stem Early College H S held near 524 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.6 → 43.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Psja Thomas Jefferson T-Stem Early College H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Psja Early Col
Psja Early College H S
2,300 students
- Psja North Ear
Psja North Early College H S
2,166 students
- Psja Memorial
Psja Memorial Early College H S
1,997 students
- Psja Southwest
Psja Southwest Early College H S
1,588 students
- Lyndon B Johns
Lyndon B Johnson Middle
1,006 students
- This school 553
Psja Thomas Jefferson T-Stem Early College H S
553 students
What this shows Psja Thomas Jefferson T-Stem Early College H S reports 553 students on the CCD universe file.
How Psja Thomas Jefferson T-Stem Early College H S compares
Psja Thomas Jefferson T-Stem Early College H S held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.7% | ▲ 56% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 553 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
553
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
96.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 36% in Texas - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,411
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.3 FTE
Per 237 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 98.0%
White 1.4%
Asian 0.4%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 98.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 3.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.9, Psja Thomas Jefferson T-Stem Early College H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Isd reports $14,411 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Psja Thomas Jefferson T-Stem Early College H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psja Early College H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Psja North Early College H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Psja Memorial Early College H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Psja Southwest Early College H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lyndon B Johnson Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Psja Thomas Jefferson T-Stem Early College H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,166
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,997
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,588
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,006
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~553 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Psja Thomas Jefferson T-Stem Early College H S
How many students attend Psja Thomas Jefferson T-Stem Early College H S?
Psja Thomas Jefferson T-Stem Early College H S has 553 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pharr, TX. CCD year-over-year: 539 (2022-23) → 524 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Psja Thomas Jefferson T-Stem Early College H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Psja Thomas Jefferson T-Stem Early College H S is 13.2:1, which is 10% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Psja Thomas Jefferson T-Stem Early College H S?
96.7% of students at Psja Thomas Jefferson T-Stem Early College H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Psja Thomas Jefferson T-Stem Early College H S?
The largest demographic group at Psja Thomas Jefferson T-Stem Early College H S is Hispanic or Latino at 98.0% of enrollment, in Pharr, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Psja Thomas Jefferson T-Stem Early College H S?
Psja Thomas Jefferson T-Stem Early College H S has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Psja Thomas Jefferson T-Stem Early College H S rank among high schools in Pharr?
By Resource Investment Index, Psja Thomas Jefferson T-Stem Early College H S ranks #2 of 5 high schools in Pharr, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Pharr on the city page.
What other schools are in Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Isd?
Besides Psja Thomas Jefferson T-Stem Early College H S, Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Isd also operates Psja Early College H S (2,300 students), Psja North Early College H S (2,166 students), and Psja Memorial Early College H S (1,997 students). See the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Isd district page for the complete list.