NEWMAN EL

www.uisd.net

365 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Newman Elementary School is a public school located in Laredo, Texas, serving students within the United Independent School District (UISD). Situated on Alta Vista, the school functions as a foundational academic institution for the local community, emphasizing core educational standards and student development within the UISD framework. As part of one of the largest districts in the region, the school benefits from the district's broad administrative support, standardized curriculum, and focus on preparing elementary-aged children for middle school transitions.

Like many schools in the Laredo area, Newman Elementary plays an essential role in fostering a bilingual and culturally rich learning environment. The school is dedicated to student achievement, leveraging resources provided by the United Independent School District to offer various academic and extracurricular programs. Families looking for more specific information regarding the school’s current faculty, performance ratings, or campus programs can find up-to-date resources through the district’s official website at [www.uisd.net](http://www.uisd.net).

365

Total Students

28.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NEWMAN EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	362
Asian	1

Hispanic
362 (99.2%)
White
2 (0.5%)
Asian
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)473-3800
Website:	http://www.uisd.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	365
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	318
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 76

Kindergarten 42

Grade 1 47

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 49

Grade 4 44

Grade 5 50

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for NEWMAN EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	76
Kindergarten	42
Grade 1	47
Grade 2	57
Grade 3	49
Grade 4	44
Grade 5	50

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for NEWMAN EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	171	46.8%
Male	194	53.2%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th