KENNEDY ZAPATA EL
KENNEDY ZAPATA EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the UNITED ISD school district, located in LAREDO, TX with about 408 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. 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 29 teachers, KENNEDY ZAPATA 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.
KENNEDY ZAPATA ELementary School is a public school located in Laredo, Texas, serving students within the United Independent School District (UISD). Situated on S. Espejo Molina Road, the school functions as a foundational institution for the local community, emphasizing core academic instruction, social-emotional development, and student engagement. As part of a large and active district, the school works to align its curriculum with state standards while fostering a supportive environment tailored to the diverse needs of Laredo’s student population.
The school’s commitment to education is reflected through its integration with the broader UISD network, which provides students with access to district-wide resources, extracurricular opportunities, and technological support. Parents and community members can stay informed about the school’s academic calendar, district policies, and ongoing campus news by visiting the official UISD website. Overall, KENNEDY ZAPATA ELementary serves as a vital hub for primary education, dedicated to preparing its students for success in middle school and beyond.
For more information, contact KENNEDY ZAPATA EL at (956) 473-4100 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
LAREDO, TX 78046
(956) 473-4100
http://www.uisd.net
KENNEDY ZAPATA EL is a public Title I school in LAREDO, TX with about 408 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- UNITED ISD
- Total Students:
- 408
- Teachers:
- 29.25
- 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 408 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending KENNEDY ZAPATA EL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 99% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 99.3%
- Asian
- 0.5%
- White
- 0.2%
- Female
- 48.0%
- Male
- 52.0%
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.