J KAWAS EL

385 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

J. Kawas Elementary School, located at 2100 S. Milmo Ave in Laredo, Texas, is a public school serving students within the Laredo Independent School District (LISD). Situated in a residential area of South Laredo, the school functions as a foundational pillar for its neighborhood, focusing on providing comprehensive primary education to a diverse student body. The school is named in honor of a prominent local figure, reflecting the district’s commitment to community heritage and academic growth.

Like many schools within the Laredo ISD, J. Kawas Elementary emphasizes student development through a structured curriculum that prepares young learners for middle school transitions. The campus is actively involved in fostering a supportive learning environment, often leveraging the district’s resources to provide bilingual education programs and community-focused initiatives. By balancing academic rigor with social-emotional development, the school strives to equip its students with the essential skills needed for long-term educational success.

385

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for J KAWAS EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	383
Black	1

Hispanic
383 (99.5 %)
White
1 (0.3 %)
Black
1 (0.3 %)

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)273-3700
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	385
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	353
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 59

Kindergarten 44

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 74

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for J KAWAS EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	59
Kindergarten	44
Grade 1	59
Grade 2	45
Grade 3	52
Grade 4	52
Grade 5	74

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for J KAWAS EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	196	50.9%
Male	189	49.1%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th