LASARA EL

www.lasaraisd.net

238 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Lasara Elementary School is a small, rural public school located in Lasara, Texas, serving as a foundational institution within the Lasara Independent School District. Situated in Willacy County, the school operates with a close-knit, community-focused environment typical of small-town educational settings. By maintaining a smaller student body, the school emphasizes a personalized approach to instruction, aiming to foster strong relationships between students, teachers, and local families while providing a stable learning environment for the community’s youngest learners.

The school is committed to the academic and social development of its students, focusing on essential core subjects and foundational skills required for future success. As part of the Lasara ISD, the elementary school works in tandem with the district's mission to ensure that all students reach their potential through a supportive and inclusive educational framework. Residents and parents can access information regarding school policies, district news, and academic resources through the official Lasara ISD website.

238

Total Students

18.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LASARA EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	233

Hispanic
233 (97.9%)
White
5 (2.1%)

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:	LASARA ISD
Phone:	(956)642-3271
Website:	http://www.lasaraisd.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	238
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	202
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 39

Kindergarten 17

Grade 1 24

Grade 2 24

Grade 3 26

Grade 4 18

Grade 5 23

Grade 6 18

Grade 7 16

Grade 8 33