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.
LAREDO, TX 78046-6511
(956) 273-3700
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
- 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
* 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 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.