HENRY CUELLAR EL
HENRY CUELLAR EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the UNITED ISD school district, located in LAREDO, TX with about 657 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 42 teachers, HENRY CUELLAR EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
HENRY CUELLAR ELementary School is a public school located in Laredo, Texas, serving students within the United Independent School District (UISD). Named after the long-serving U.S. Congressman, the school is situated in the Casa Del Sol area and serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. As part of the UISD network, it operates under the district’s broader commitment to academic excellence, student development, and preparing children for success in secondary education.
The school environment at HENRY CUELLAR ELementary typically emphasizes core academic standards, character development, and community engagement. By fostering a supportive atmosphere, the campus aims to meet the diverse needs of its students, many of whom come from the surrounding neighborhoods of North Laredo. For parents and community members seeking detailed information regarding campus policies, academic calendars, or specific educational programs, the school maintains an official presence through the district’s website at [www.uisd.net](http://www.uisd.net).
For more information, contact HENRY CUELLAR EL at (956) 473-2700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
LAREDO, TX 78041
(956) 473-2700
http://www.uisd.net
HENRY CUELLAR EL is a public Title I school in LAREDO, TX with about 657 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- UNITED ISD
- Total Students:
- 657
- Teachers:
- 42.14
- 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 657 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending HENRY CUELLAR EL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 100% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 99.5%
- White
- 0.2%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- Black or African American
- 0.2%
- Female
- 50.7%
- Male
- 49.3%
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.