JOHN W ARNDT EL

www.uisd.net

766 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

John W. Arndt Elementary is a public school located in Laredo, Texas, serving students within the United Independent School District (UISD). Situated on Santa Marta Boulevard, the school functions as a foundational pillar for its local community, focusing on delivering core academic instruction while fostering a supportive environment for elementary-aged children. As part of the UISD network, the school adheres to district-wide educational standards aimed at preparing students for long-term academic success.

Beyond its physical location, the school serves as a hub for families in the area, providing the essential resources and infrastructure required for primary education. Parents and community members can access the school's official website at http://www.uisd.net for up-to-date information regarding campus events, district policies, academic calendars, and faculty contact details. The school remains dedicated to the district’s mission of cultivating student growth and achievement through a comprehensive and inclusive educational approach.

766

Total Students

48.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JOHN W ARNDT EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	759
Black	2

Hispanic
759 (99.1%)
White
5 (0.7%)
Black
2 (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)473-2800
Website:	http://www.uisd.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	766
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	721
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 79

Kindergarten 123

Grade 1 113

Grade 2 123

Grade 3 122

Grade 4 96

Grade 5 110

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for JOHN W ARNDT EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	79
Kindergarten	123
Grade 1	113
Grade 2	123
Grade 3	122
Grade 4	96
Grade 5	110

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for JOHN W ARNDT EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	362	47.3%
Male	404	52.7%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th