J C MARTIN JR EL
J C MARTIN JR EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the LAREDO ISD school district, located in LAREDO, TX with about 607 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, J C MARTIN JR EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
J.C. Martin Jr. Elementary School is a public school located in the heart of Laredo, Texas, serving students within the Laredo Independent School District (LISD). As a foundational institution in the community, the school focuses on providing a supportive academic environment designed to foster both intellectual and social growth for its young learners. The campus is situated in a historically established neighborhood, reflecting the district’s commitment to providing quality education in the urban core of Laredo.
Academically, J.C. Martin Jr. Elementary emphasizes the development of essential literacy and numeracy skills while catering to a diverse student population, many of whom are bilingual. The school integrates cultural values into its daily operations, aiming to prepare students for middle school success while encouraging parental involvement and community engagement. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with modern educational tools, the school strives to empower its students to become productive, responsible citizens in an increasingly globalized community.
For more information, contact J C MARTIN JR EL at (956) 273-4100 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
LAREDO, TX 78040-3393
(956) 273-4100
J C MARTIN JR EL is a public Title I school in LAREDO, TX with about 607 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- LAREDO ISD
- Total Students:
- 607
- Teachers:
- 36.95
- 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 607 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending J C MARTIN JR EL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 100% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 99.5%
- Two or more races
- 0.5%
- Female
- 48.9%
- Male
- 51.1%
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.