COL SANTOS BENAVIDES EL

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895 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Col. Santos Benavides Elementary School is a public school located in Laredo, Texas, operating under the United Independent School District (UISD). Serving students in the northern part of the city, the school is situated in a growing residential area and is committed to providing a comprehensive academic foundation for its students. As part of the UISD network, the school emphasizes student achievement, social-emotional development, and preparing children for success as they transition to middle school.

The school is named in honor of Colonel Santos Benavides, a significant historical figure in South Texas known for his role as a Confederate colonel and his contributions to the Laredo community. Reflecting the values of its namesake, the school focuses on fostering a strong sense of community and civic pride among its students. Families interested in specific academic programs, extracurricular activities, or enrollment procedures can access the official United Independent School District website at [www.uisd.net](http://www.uisd.net) for the most current information and campus updates.

895

Total Students

48.1

Full-Time Teachers

18.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for COL SANTOS BENAVIDES EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	18
Hispanic	848
Black	7
Asian	19
Two or More	3

Hispanic
848 (94.7 %)
Asian
19 (2.1 %)
White
18 (2.0 %)
Black
7 (0.8 %)
Two or More
3 (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:	UNITED ISD
Phone:	(956)473-4900
Website:	http://www.uisd.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	895
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	288
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 52

Kindergarten 122

Grade 1 143

Grade 2 137

Grade 3 142

Grade 4 156

Grade 5 143

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for COL SANTOS BENAVIDES EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	52
Kindergarten	122
Grade 1	143
Grade 2	137
Grade 3	142
Grade 4	156
Grade 5	143

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for COL SANTOS BENAVIDES EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	441	49.3%
Male	454	50.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)