LAURELES EL
LAURELES EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the LOS FRESNOS CISD school district, located in SAN BENITO, TX with about 636 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, LAURELES 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.
LAURELES ELementary School is a public school located in San Benito, Texas, serving as part of the Los Fresnos Consolidated Independent School District (LFCISD). Situated in a rural setting along FM 2893, the school serves a tight-knit community and is committed to fostering a supportive, student-centered learning environment. As an LFCISD campus, it aligns with the district’s broader mission of academic excellence and character development, providing students with a foundational education designed to prepare them for success in higher grade levels.
The school places a strong emphasis on providing a well-rounded academic experience while maintaining a community-focused atmosphere characteristic of the surrounding Rio Grande Valley area. Through its official website, parents and community members can access resources regarding curriculum standards, district policies, and campus-specific events. By leveraging the resources of the larger Los Fresnos school system, LAURELES ELementary strives to offer high-quality instruction and extracurricular opportunities that encourage students to reach their full potential in a safe and nurturing environment.
For more information, contact LAURELES EL at (956) 254-5141 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
SAN BENITO, TX 78586
(956) 254-5141
http://les.lfcisd.net
LAURELES EL is a public Title I school in SAN BENITO, TX with about 636 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- LOS FRESNOS CISD
- Total Students:
- 636
- Teachers:
- 36.44
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Provision 2
- 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 636 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending LAURELES EL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 98% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 98.4%
- White
- 1.6%
- Female
- 45.6%
- Male
- 54.4%
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.