BARBARA FASKEN EL
BARBARA FASKEN EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the UNITED ISD school district, located in LAREDO, TX with about 883 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 48 teachers, BARBARA FASKEN 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.
BARBARA FASKEN ELementary School, located at 11111 Atlanta Dr. in Laredo, Texas, is a prominent campus within the United Independent School District (UISD). The school serves as a foundational educational hub for the local community, focusing on providing a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to meet the evolving needs of its diverse student population. Like many schools in the UISD system, Fasken Elementary prioritizes student achievement through a blend of classroom instruction, extracurricular opportunities, and a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive, growth-oriented learning environment.
The school is deeply integrated into the Laredo community, benefiting from the district’s resources to provide students with modern educational tools and dedicated staff. By maintaining a focus on core subjects and character development, BARBARA FASKEN ELementary prepares its students for the transition to middle school and beyond. For parents and community members interested in academic calendars, district policies, or specific school programs, the school maintains an active presence under the broader UISD framework, which can be explored further on their official website at [http://www.uisd.net](http://www.uisd.net).
For more information, contact BARBARA FASKEN EL at (956) 473-4700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
LAREDO, TX 78045
(956) 473-4700
http://www.uisd.net
BARBARA FASKEN EL is a public Title I school in LAREDO, TX with about 883 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- UNITED ISD
- Total Students:
- 883
- Teachers:
- 48.22
- 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 883 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BARBARA FASKEN EL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 98% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 98.3%
- White
- 1.0%
- Asian
- 0.3%
- Two or more races
- 0.2%
- Black or African American
- 0.1%
- Female
- 55.0%
- Male
- 45.0%
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.