VETERANS MEMORIAL EL

www.uisd.net

815 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Veterans Memorial Elementary School is a public school located in Laredo, Texas, and serves as part of the United Independent School District (UISD). Situated at 5909 St. Luke Blvd, the school is dedicated to providing a supportive and academic-focused environment for students in the local community. As a part of the UISD network, the school aligns its curriculum and operations with the district’s broader educational standards, focusing on foundational learning, student growth, and preparing children for the transition to middle school.

The school is deeply integrated into the Laredo community, reflecting the values and culture of the region. Through its official website, http://www.uisd.net, the school maintains communication with families by providing resources, updates on district initiatives, and information regarding academic calendars and campus activities. Veterans Memorial Elementary emphasizes a collaborative approach to education, encouraging engagement between teachers, parents, and students to foster a positive school experience.

815

Total Students

49.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for VETERANS MEMORIAL EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	808
Two or More	1

Hispanic
808 (99.1%)
White
6 (0.7%)
Two or More
1 (0.1%)

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)473-1200
Website:	http://www.uisd.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	815
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	743
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 90

Kindergarten 110

Grade 1 117

Grade 2 124

Grade 3 126

Grade 4 121

Grade 5 127

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for VETERANS MEMORIAL EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	90
Kindergarten	110
Grade 1	117
Grade 2	124
Grade 3	126
Grade 4	121
Grade 5	127

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for VETERANS MEMORIAL EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	398	48.8%
Male	417	51.2%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th