LIGARDE EL
LIGARDE EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the LAREDO ISD school district, located in LAREDO, TX with about 729 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 41 teachers, LIGARDE EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.
LIGARDE ELementary School, located on S. Canada Ave in Laredo, Texas, is a campus within the Laredo Independent School District (LISD). Serving students in the surrounding community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. Like many schools in the LISD system, Ligarde focuses on preparing its students for success by providing a structured curriculum that addresses both state educational standards and the specific needs of the local student population.
Beyond its core academic mission, LIGARDE ELementary acts as a central hub for the neighborhood, often engaging families through community-focused events and initiatives. The school typically places a strong emphasis on bilingual education and cultural enrichment, reflecting the diverse demographics of the Laredo region. By prioritizing a blend of traditional classroom instruction and supportive student services, Ligarde strives to ensure that every student has access to the resources necessary to transition successfully to middle school and beyond.
For more information, contact LIGARDE EL at (956) 273-3900 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
LAREDO, TX 78046-4906
(956) 273-3900
LIGARDE EL is a public Title I school in LAREDO, TX with about 729 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- LAREDO ISD
- Total Students:
- 729
- Teachers:
- 41.98
- 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 729 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending LIGARDE EL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 99% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 99.2%
- White
- 0.8%
- Female
- 50.6%
- Male
- 49.4%
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.