LAURELES EL

les.lfcisd.net

516 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Laureles Elementary School is a public school located in San Benito, Texas, serving as part of the Los Fresnos Consolidated Independent School District (LFCISD). Situated in a rural setting along FM 2893, the school serves a tight-knit community and is committed to fostering a supportive, student-centered learning environment. As an LFCISD campus, it aligns with the district’s broader mission of academic excellence and character development, providing students with a foundational education designed to prepare them for success in higher grade levels.

The school places a strong emphasis on providing a well-rounded academic experience while maintaining a community-focused atmosphere characteristic of the surrounding Rio Grande Valley area. Through its official website, parents and community members can access resources regarding curriculum standards, district policies, and campus-specific events. By leveraging the resources of the larger Los Fresnos school system, Laureles Elementary strives to offer high-quality instruction and extracurricular opportunities that encourage students to reach their full potential in a safe and nurturing environment.

516

Total Students

35.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LAURELES EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	16
Hispanic	498
Two or More	2

Hispanic
498 (96.5%)
White
16 (3.1%)
Two or More
2 (0.4%)

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:	LOS FRESNOS CISD
Phone:	(956)254-5141
Website:	http://les.lfcisd.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	516
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	434
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 65

Kindergarten 71

Grade 1 73

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 73

Grade 4 82

Grade 5 80