HEIGHTS EL
HEIGHTS EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the LAREDO ISD school district, located in LAREDO, TX with about 553 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 30 teachers, HEIGHTS EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.
HEIGHTS ELementary School, located at 1208 Market Street in Laredo, Texas, is a part of the Laredo Independent School District (LISD). Serving students in the local community, the school is situated in a historically significant area of Laredo. As a public elementary institution, its primary mission is to provide foundational education to young learners, focusing on academic achievement, personal development, and preparing students for the transition to middle school within the district’s framework.
Like many schools in the Laredo Independent School District, HEIGHTS ELementary emphasizes a supportive learning environment that integrates core curriculum requirements with a focus on student engagement. The school community often reflects the vibrant culture of South Texas, prioritizing bilingual education and community involvement. Families interested in specific school performance data, current extracurricular offerings, or enrollment procedures are encouraged to contact the LISD administration office or visit the official district website for the most up-to-date information regarding campus programs and academic initiatives.
For more information, contact HEIGHTS EL at (956) 273-3600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
LAREDO, TX 78040-8898
(956) 273-3600
HEIGHTS EL is a public Title I school in LAREDO, TX with about 553 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- LAREDO ISD
- Total Students:
- 553
- Teachers:
- 30.95
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 553 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending HEIGHTS EL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 98% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 98.4%
- White
- 1.6%
- Female
- 50.1%
- Male
- 49.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.