RUIZ EL

1717 AVE LOS PRESIDENTES
LAREDO, TX 78043

www.uisd.net

660 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Ruiz Elementary School, located at 1717 Ave Los Presidentes in Laredo, Texas, is a part of the United Independent School District (UISD). Serving the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic experience for primary-level students, emphasizing core subjects and the development of essential social and learning skills. As a campus within the UISD system, it adheres to the district’s broader mission of fostering educational excellence and preparing students for future success within a supportive and structured environment.

The school benefits from being part of a large, well-resourced district that prioritizes student achievement and community engagement. Parents and community members interested in specific details regarding school programs, extracurricular activities, faculty information, or current academic initiatives can find comprehensive resources on the official district website at [www.uisd.net](http://www.uisd.net). Through this platform, the school maintains communication with families and provides transparency regarding campus-specific policies and district-wide mandates.

660

Total Students

45.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RUIZ EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	656

Hispanic
656 (99.4%)
White
4 (0.6%)

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)473-3300
Website:	http://www.uisd.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	660
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	549
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 73

Kindergarten 99

Grade 1 96

Grade 2 109

Grade 3 94

Grade 4 85

Grade 5 104

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for RUIZ EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	73
Kindergarten	99
Grade 1	96
Grade 2	109
Grade 3	94
Grade 4	85
Grade 5	104

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for RUIZ EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	329	49.8%
Male	331	50.2%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th