J C MARTIN JR EL

483 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

J.C. Martin Jr. Elementary School is a public school located in the heart of Laredo, Texas, serving students within the Laredo Independent School District (LISD). As a foundational institution in the community, the school focuses on providing a supportive academic environment designed to foster both intellectual and social growth for its young learners. The campus is situated in a historically established neighborhood, reflecting the district’s commitment to providing quality education in the urban core of Laredo.

Academically, J.C. Martin Jr. Elementary emphasizes the development of essential literacy and numeracy skills while catering to a diverse student population, many of whom are bilingual. The school integrates cultural values into its daily operations, aiming to prepare students for middle school success while encouraging parental involvement and community engagement. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with modern educational tools, the school strives to empower its students to become productive, responsible citizens in an increasingly globalized community.

483

Total Students

31.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for J C MARTIN JR EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	478

Hispanic
478 (99.0 %)
White
5 (1.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	LAREDO ISD
Phone:	(956)273-4100
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	483
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	433
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 69

Kindergarten 45

Grade 1 81

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 73

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 77

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for J C MARTIN JR EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	69
Kindergarten	45
Grade 1	81
Grade 2	66
Grade 3	73
Grade 4	72
Grade 5	77

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for J C MARTIN JR EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	220	45.5%
Male	263	54.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)