KAZEN EL

www.uisd.net

367 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Kazen Elementary School is a public school located in Laredo, Texas, and is part of the United Independent School District (UISD). Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic experience while adhering to the district’s standards for curriculum and student development. As part of a large and active district, Kazen Elementary benefits from the resources and organizational support of UISD, which emphasizes preparing students for success in middle school and beyond through a structured learning environment.

The school is situated on Albany Drive and serves as a local hub for families in the area. Like other schools within the United Independent School District, Kazen Elementary typically places a strong emphasis on community involvement, academic achievement, and creating a supportive atmosphere for its diverse student body. For parents and community members looking for specific details regarding school policies, academic calendars, or extracurricular programs, the school maintains an official presence through the district’s website at http://www.uisd.net.

367

Total Students

28.9

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for KAZEN EL
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	364
Black	2
American Indian	1

Hispanic
364 (99.2%)
Black
2 (0.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

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)473-4200
Website:	http://www.uisd.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	367
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	311
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 12

Kindergarten 60

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 61

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for KAZEN EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	12
Kindergarten	60
Grade 1	53
Grade 2	67
Grade 3	58
Grade 4	56
Grade 5	61

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for KAZEN EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	186	50.7%
Male	181	49.3%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th