MACDONELL EL

470 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Macdonell Elementary School is located in the central part of Laredo, Texas, and operates as part of the Laredo Independent School District (LISD). Serving students in the surrounding neighborhood, the school provides a foundational educational environment focused on core academics and the social-emotional development of its primary-grade students. As a public institution, it plays a vital role in the community by offering resources and instructional programs designed to meet the diverse needs of the local student population.

The school is characterized by its commitment to the Laredo community’s cultural values and its focus on fostering a supportive learning atmosphere. Like many schools in the LISD system, Macdonell emphasizes bilingual education and the implementation of state-mandated curriculum standards to ensure students are prepared for secondary education. By prioritizing student engagement and community involvement, Macdonell Elementary serves as a key pillar for families in the 78040 area.

470

Total Students

30.1

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MACDONELL EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	469

Hispanic
469 (99.8 %)
White
1 (0.2 %)

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)273-4000
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	470
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	418
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 75

Kindergarten 54

Grade 1 88

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 59

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for MACDONELL EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	75
Kindergarten	54
Grade 1	88
Grade 2	66
Grade 3	63
Grade 4	65
Grade 5	59

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for MACDONELL EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	233	49.6%
Male	237	50.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)