HEIGHTS EL

508 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Heights Elementary School, located at 1208 Market Street in Laredo, Texas, is a part of the Laredo Independent School District (LISD). Serving students in the local community, the school is situated in a historically significant area of Laredo. As a public elementary institution, its primary mission is to provide foundational education to young learners, focusing on academic achievement, personal development, and preparing students for the transition to middle school within the district’s framework.

Like many schools in the Laredo Independent School District, Heights Elementary emphasizes a supportive learning environment that integrates core curriculum requirements with a focus on student engagement. The school community often reflects the vibrant culture of South Texas, prioritizing bilingual education and community involvement. Families interested in specific school performance data, current extracurricular offerings, or enrollment procedures are encouraged to contact the LISD administration office or visit the official district website for the most up-to-date information regarding campus programs and academic initiatives.

508

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HEIGHTS EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	504
Two or More	1

Hispanic
504 (99.2%)
White
3 (0.6%)
Two or More
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:	LAREDO ISD
Phone:	(956)273-3600
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	508
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	477
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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 93

Kindergarten 61

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 73

Grade 5 82

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for HEIGHTS EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	93
Kindergarten	61
Grade 1	65
Grade 2	68
Grade 3	66
Grade 4	73
Grade 5	82

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for HEIGHTS EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	266	52.4%
Male	242	47.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)