J KAWAS EL

J KAWAS EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the LAREDO ISD school district, located in LAREDO, TX with about 578 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 32 teachers, J KAWAS 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.

J. Kawas Elementary School, located at 2100 S. Milmo Ave in Laredo, Texas, is a public school serving students within the Laredo Independent School District (LISD). Situated in a residential area of South Laredo, the school functions as a foundational pillar for its neighborhood, focusing on providing comprehensive primary education to a diverse student body. The school is named in honor of a prominent local figure, reflecting the district’s commitment to community heritage and academic growth.

Like many schools within the Laredo ISD, J. Kawas Elementary emphasizes student development through a structured curriculum that prepares young learners for middle school transitions. The campus is actively involved in fostering a supportive learning environment, often leveraging the district’s resources to provide bilingual education programs and community-focused initiatives. By balancing academic rigor with social-emotional development, the school strives to equip its students with the essential skills needed for long-term educational success.

For more information, contact J KAWAS EL at (956) 273-3700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2100 S MILMO AVE
LAREDO, TX 78046-6511
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J KAWAS EL is a public Title I school in LAREDO, TX with about 578 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
LAREDO ISD
Total Students:
578
Teachers:
32.66
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
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 578 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending J KAWAS EL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 98% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
98.3%
White
1.4%
Black or African American
0.2%
Two or more races
0.2%

Female
52.8%
Male
47.2%

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.