H B ZACHRY EL

H B ZACHRY EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the LAREDO ISD school district, located in LAREDO, TX with about 635 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 36 teachers, H B ZACHRY EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

H.B. Zachry Elementary, located on Chacota Street in Laredo, Texas, is a public school serving students within the Laredo Independent School District (LISD). As a neighborhood school, it serves as a central educational hub for the local community, providing instruction typically ranging from pre-kindergarten through the fifth grade. The school is named in honor of Henry B. Zachry, a prominent Texas industrialist and philanthropist, reflecting the institution's connection to the regional history and development of South Texas.

The school environment at H.B. Zachry Elementary focuses on foundational academic development, aiming to prepare students for middle school through a curriculum aligned with state standards. Like many schools in the Laredo ISD, it places a strong emphasis on bilingual education and literacy, recognizing the diverse linguistic needs of the border community. The campus fosters a supportive atmosphere intended to encourage student engagement, social-emotional growth, and community involvement, striving to provide a stable learning environment for its student body.

For more information, contact H B ZACHRY EL at (956) 273-4900 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.