HENRY CUELLAR EL

www.uisd.net

529 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Henry Cuellar Elementary School is a public school located in Laredo, Texas, serving students within the United Independent School District (UISD). Named after the long-serving U.S. Congressman, the school is situated in the Casa Del Sol area and serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. As part of the UISD network, it operates under the district’s broader commitment to academic excellence, student development, and preparing children for success in secondary education.

The school environment at Henry Cuellar Elementary typically emphasizes core academic standards, character development, and community engagement. By fostering a supportive atmosphere, the campus aims to meet the diverse needs of its students, many of whom come from the surrounding neighborhoods of North Laredo. For parents and community members seeking detailed information regarding campus policies, academic calendars, or specific educational programs, the school maintains an official presence through the district’s website at [www.uisd.net](http://www.uisd.net).

529

Total Students

36.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HENRY CUELLAR EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	527
Black	1

Hispanic
527 (99.6 %)
White
1 (0.2 %)
Black
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:	UNITED ISD
Phone:	(956)473-2700
Website:	http://www.uisd.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	529
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	400
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 80

Kindergarten 61

Grade 1 81

Grade 2 77

Grade 3 71

Grade 4 82

Grade 5 77

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for HENRY CUELLAR EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	80
Kindergarten	61
Grade 1	81
Grade 2	77
Grade 3	71
Grade 4	82
Grade 5	77

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for HENRY CUELLAR EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	256	48.4%
Male	273	51.6%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th