MACDONELL EL
MACDONELL EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the LAREDO ISD school district, located in LAREDO, TX with about 539 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 37 teachers, MACDONELL EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
MACDONELL ELementary School is located in the central part of Laredo, Texas, and operates as part of the Laredo Independent School District (LISD). Serving students in the surrounding neighborhood, the school provides a foundational educational environment focused on core academics and the social-emotional development of its primary-grade students. As a public institution, it plays a vital role in the community by offering resources and instructional programs designed to meet the diverse needs of the local student population.
The school is characterized by its commitment to the Laredo community’s cultural values and its focus on fostering a supportive learning atmosphere. Like many schools in the LISD system, Macdonell emphasizes bilingual education and the implementation of state-mandated curriculum standards to ensure students are prepared for secondary education. By prioritizing student engagement and community involvement, MACDONELL ELementary serves as a key pillar for families in the 78040 area.
For more information, contact MACDONELL EL at (956) 273-4000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
LAREDO, TX 78040-3790
(956) 273-4000
MACDONELL EL is a public Title I school in LAREDO, TX with about 539 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- LAREDO ISD
- Total Students:
- 539
- Teachers:
- 37
- 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 539 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending MACDONELL EL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 99% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 98.9%
- White
- 0.9%
- Black or African American
- 0.2%
- Female
- 46.4%
- Male
- 53.6%
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.