Henry Cuellar Elementary School
Tel:
(956)473-2700
- Henry Cuellar Elementary School serves 679 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 83% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 78%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 76% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 15:1.
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Henry Cuellar Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Henry Cuellar Elementary School's student population of 679 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 679 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 44 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Henry Cuellar Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Henry Cuellar Elementary School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
| Overall School Rank | #3566 out of 7,879 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 83% | 78% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 76% | 72% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| Hispanic | 100% | 52% |
| White | n/a | 28% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | n/a | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 90% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | United Isd School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Henry Cuellar Elementary School is United Step Academy (1.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is United Step Academy (1.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Radcliffe & Sue Killam Elementary School (1.1 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Laredo Radcliffe & Sue Killam Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 761 students
1.1 miles
5511 Fairfield
Laredo, TX 78045
(956)473-2600 1.1 PK-5 761 - Laredo United Step Academy Alternative School
Grades: 6-12 | 132 students
1.8 miles
5201 Bob Bullock Loop
Laredo, TX 78046
(956)764-6500 1.8 6-12 132 - Laredo Juarez/lincoln Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 701 students
2.3 miles
1600 Espejo Molina Rd
Laredo, TX 78046
(956)473-4300 2.3 PK-5 701 - Laredo Judith Zaffirini Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 1128 students
2.3 miles
5210 Santa Claudia Ln
Laredo, TX 78046
(956)473-2900 2.3 PK-5 1128 - Laredo F S Lara Academy Alternative School
Grades: 6-12 | 85 students
2.4 miles
2901 E Travis St
Laredo, TX 78043
(956)273-7900 2.4 6-12 85
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