COL SANTOS BENAVIDES EL

www.uisd.net

790 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Col. Santos Benavides Elementary School is a public school located in Laredo, Texas, operating under the United Independent School District (UISD). Serving students in the northern part of the city, the school is situated in a growing residential area and is committed to providing a comprehensive academic foundation for its students. As part of the UISD network, the school emphasizes student achievement, social-emotional development, and preparing children for success as they transition to middle school.

The school is named in honor of Colonel Santos Benavides, a significant historical figure in South Texas known for his role as a Confederate colonel and his contributions to the Laredo community. Reflecting the values of its namesake, the school focuses on fostering a strong sense of community and civic pride among its students. Families interested in specific academic programs, extracurricular activities, or enrollment procedures can access the official United Independent School District website at [www.uisd.net](http://www.uisd.net) for the most current information and campus updates.

790

Total Students

49.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for COL SANTOS BENAVIDES EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	11
Hispanic	742
Black	8
Asian	25
Two or More	4

Hispanic
742 (93.9%)
Asian
25 (3.2%)
White
11 (1.4%)
Black
8 (1.0%)
Two or More
4 (0.5%)

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)473-4900
Website:	http://www.uisd.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	790
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	288
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 6

Kindergarten 103

Grade 1 125

Grade 2 131

Grade 3 141

Grade 4 137

Grade 5 147

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for COL SANTOS BENAVIDES EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	6
Kindergarten	103
Grade 1	125
Grade 2	131
Grade 3	141
Grade 4	137
Grade 5	147

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for COL SANTOS BENAVIDES EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	398	50.4%
Male	392	49.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)