KENNEDY ZAPATA EL

3809 S ESPEJO-MOLINA RD
LAREDO, TX 78046

www.uisd.net

336 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Kennedy Zapata Elementary School is a public school located in Laredo, Texas, serving students within the United Independent School District (UISD). Situated on S. Espejo Molina Road, the school functions as a foundational institution for the local community, emphasizing core academic instruction, social-emotional development, and student engagement. As part of a large and active district, the school works to align its curriculum with state standards while fostering a supportive environment tailored to the diverse needs of Laredo’s student population.

The school’s commitment to education is reflected through its integration with the broader UISD network, which provides students with access to district-wide resources, extracurricular opportunities, and technological support. Parents and community members can stay informed about the school’s academic calendar, district policies, and ongoing campus news by visiting the official UISD website. Overall, Kennedy Zapata Elementary serves as a vital hub for primary education, dedicated to preparing its students for success in middle school and beyond.

336

Total Students

26.7

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for KENNEDY ZAPATA EL
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	336

Hispanic
336 (100.0%)

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)473-4100
Website:	http://www.uisd.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	336
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	326
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 40

Kindergarten 46

Grade 1 41

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 47

Grade 5 55