SALINAS EL

www.uisd.net

854 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Salinas Elementary School is a public school located in Laredo, Texas, serving students within the United Independent School District (UISD). Situated on Century Drive, the school functions as a foundational institution for the local community, emphasizing academic development and student growth within the district’s framework. As part of UISD, the school is committed to providing a structured learning environment that prepares students for middle school transitions and long-term educational success.

The school’s focus aligns with the broader goals of the United Independent School District, which prioritizes core curriculum instruction, extracurricular engagement, and the integration of technology in the classroom. By leveraging the resources provided by UISD, Salinas Elementary strives to foster a supportive atmosphere that caters to the diverse needs of its student population. Families and community members can stay informed regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district updates through the official UISD website.

854

Total Students

48.1

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SALINAS EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	851
Black	1

Hispanic
851 (99.6%)
White
2 (0.2%)
Black
1 (0.1%)

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)473-3200
Website:	http://www.uisd.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	854
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	688
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 99

Kindergarten 109

Grade 1 106

Grade 2 125

Grade 3 128

Grade 4 137

Grade 5 150

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SALINAS EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	99
Kindergarten	109
Grade 1	106
Grade 2	125
Grade 3	128
Grade 4	137
Grade 5	150

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SALINAS EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	419	49.1%
Male	435	50.9%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th