LIGARDE EL

571 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Ligarde Elementary School, located on S. Canada Ave in Laredo, Texas, is a campus within the Laredo Independent School District (LISD). Serving students in the surrounding community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. Like many schools in the LISD system, Ligarde focuses on preparing its students for success by providing a structured curriculum that addresses both state educational standards and the specific needs of the local student population.

Beyond its core academic mission, Ligarde Elementary acts as a central hub for the neighborhood, often engaging families through community-focused events and initiatives. The school typically places a strong emphasis on bilingual education and cultural enrichment, reflecting the diverse demographics of the Laredo region. By prioritizing a blend of traditional classroom instruction and supportive student services, Ligarde strives to ensure that every student has access to the resources necessary to transition successfully to middle school and beyond.

571

Total Students

36.1

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LIGARDE EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	570

Hispanic
570 (99.8%)
White
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)273-3900
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	571
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	537
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 68

Kindergarten 58

Grade 1 92

Grade 2 87

Grade 3 99

Grade 4 92

Grade 5 75

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for LIGARDE EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	68
Kindergarten	58
Grade 1	92
Grade 2	87
Grade 3	99
Grade 4	92
Grade 5	75

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for LIGARDE EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	290	50.8%
Male	281	49.2%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th