VETERANS MEMORIAL EL

www.uisd.net

779 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Veterans Memorial Elementary School is a public school located in Laredo, Texas, and serves as part of the United Independent School District (UISD). Situated at 5909 St. Luke Blvd, the school is dedicated to providing a supportive and academic-focused environment for students in the local community. As a part of the UISD network, the school aligns its curriculum and operations with the district’s broader educational standards, focusing on foundational learning, student growth, and preparing children for the transition to middle school.

The school is deeply integrated into the Laredo community, reflecting the values and culture of the region. Through its official website, http://www.uisd.net, the school maintains communication with families by providing resources, updates on district initiatives, and information regarding academic calendars and campus activities. Veterans Memorial Elementary emphasizes a collaborative approach to education, encouraging engagement between teachers, parents, and students to foster a positive school experience.

779

Total Students

45.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for VETERANS MEMORIAL EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	775

Hispanic
775 (99.5 %)
White
4 (0.5 %)

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)473-1200
Website:	http://www.uisd.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	779
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	743
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 85

Kindergarten 109

Grade 1 128

Grade 2 101

Grade 3 115

Grade 4 127

Grade 5 114

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for VETERANS MEMORIAL EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	85
Kindergarten	109
Grade 1	128
Grade 2	101
Grade 3	115
Grade 4	127
Grade 5	114

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for VETERANS MEMORIAL EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	356	45.7%
Male	423	54.3%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th