ROBERTO BOBBY BARRERA EL STEM MAGNET

www.sfdr-cisd.org/elementary-school/laughlin-elementary-stem-ma

148 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Laughlin Elementary STEM Magnet, located on Memorial Drive in Del Rio, Texas, serves the educational needs of the local community with a specialized focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). As a magnet school, it is designed to provide students with a rigorous, inquiry-based curriculum that goes beyond traditional classroom instruction. By integrating STEM principles into daily lessons, the school encourages students to develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaborative skills that are essential for success in an increasingly technology-driven world.

The school operates with a mission to foster innovation and academic excellence, often utilizing hands-on learning experiences and project-based assignments to engage young learners. Being situated in the Del Rio area, Laughlin Elementary plays a vital role in preparing its student body for future academic challenges, emphasizing both foundational knowledge and the application of modern technical skills. Through its commitment to a STEM-focused environment, the school aims to inspire curiosity and cultivate the next generation of thinkers, creators, and leaders.

148

Total Students

10.7

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ROBERTO BOBBY BARRERA EL STEM MAGNET
Demographic	Student Count
White	81
Hispanic	43
Black	8
Asian	3
Two or More	13

White
81 (54.7%)
Hispanic
43 (29.1%)
Two or More
13 (8.8%)
Black
8 (5.4%)
Asian
3 (2.0%)

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:	SAN FELIPE-DEL RIO CISD
Phone:	(830)778-4110
Website:	http://www.sfdr-cisd.org/elementary-school/laughlin-elementary-stem-ma
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	148
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	22
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 26

Kindergarten 24

Grade 1 18

Grade 2 19

Grade 3 26

Grade 4 17

Grade 5 18