Farias Elementary

Summary:

Farias Elementary is a public elementary school in Laredo, Texas, serving 563 students in grades PK-5. As part of the Laredo Independent School District (ISD), Farias Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Farias Elementary's students significantly outperform their peers at the district and state levels on STAAR assessments across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 87.64% of 5th-grade students at Farias Elementary were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to 60.95% for Laredo ISD and 53.96% for the state of Texas. The school also serves a highly diverse student population, with 98.93% of students identifying as Hispanic and 99.64% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Despite these demographic challenges, Farias Elementary consistently ranks among the top schools in Texas for the performance of various student subgroups, including Hispanic students, English Language Learners, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

Compared to other nearby elementary schools in the Laredo ISD, such as Tarver Elementary, Dovalina Elementary, and Macdonell Elementary, Farias Elementary consistently outperforms its peers in terms of overall academic achievement and the performance of specific student subgroups. This suggests that Farias Elementary may be a model for effective practices that could be replicated at other schools in the district to improve educational outcomes for all students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1510 Chicago St
       Laredo, TX  78041-9695


(956) 273-3400

District: Laredo Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
246th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,284 Help


Students who attend Farias Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Christen Middle
High:    Martin High School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.7 Help
Number of students:  638

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
99.2%
White:
0.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  96.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Farias Elementary ranks better than 94.7% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks first among 20 ranked elementary schools in the Laredo Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.22. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (99.2%), White (0.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 96.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Farias Elementary is 19.7, which is the highest among 20 elementary schools in the Laredo Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Farias Elementary is $10,284. 15 elementary schools in the Laredo Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Farias Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Farias Elementary 246th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Farias Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Laredo Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Laredo Independent School District (Isd) 390th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Farias Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Farias Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 5.95 3420th 3465 1.3%
2005 6.49 3419th 3475 1.6%
2006 1.66 3468th 3476 0.2%
2007 7.72 3647th 3724 2.1%
2008 12.35 3613th 3768 4.1%
2009 16.68 3631st 3884 6.5%
2010 13.26 3767th 3937 4.3%
2011 54.70 2152nd 4095 47.4%
2012 46.65 2472nd 4206 41.2%
2013 25.12 3606th 4221 14.6%
2014 13.22 4037th 4260 5.2%
2015 23.03 3652nd 4320 15.5%
2016 14.11 3965th 4286 7.5%
2017 34.84 2852nd 4329 34.1%
2018 38.43 2655th 4359 39.1%
2019 32.77 3167th 4479 29.3%
2021 68.09 1201st 4578 73.8%
2022 89.91 358th 4581 92.2%
2023 96.54 112th 4647 97.6%
2024 93.22 246th 4675 94.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Farias Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.07 2656th 3226 17.7%
2019 29.30 2722nd 3333 18.3%
2021 71.31 571st 3446 83.4%
2022 87.80 177th 3487 94.9%
2023 97.68 28th 3556 99.2%
2024 95.51 95th 3638 97.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Farias Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.38 3415th 3558 4.0%
2019 32.50 2654th 3684 28.0%
2021 42.84 1832nd 3799 51.8%
2022 100.00 2nd 3952 99.9%
2023 100.00 2nd 4086 100.0%
2024 99.92 4th 4261 99.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Farias Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.36 2016th 4264 52.7%
2019 47.57 2236th 4309 48.1%
2021 78.69 481st 4451 89.2%
2022 96.50 50th 4477 98.9%
2023 99.24 18th 4521 99.6%
2024 98.65 26th 4560 99.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Farias Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.26 3048th 4306 29.2%
2019 29.03 3383rd 4348 22.2%
2021 70.58 1035th 4499 77.0%
2022 90.43 273rd 4561 94.0%
2023 95.68 119th 4588 97.4%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Farias Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.50 841st 3106 72.9%
2019 42.93 2295th 3184 27.9%
2021 51.72 1698th 3006 43.5%
2022 60.65 1378th 2958 53.4%
2023 60.64 1433rd 2980 51.9%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Farias Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.22 2489th 4240 41.3%
2019 42.81 2482nd 4295 42.2%
2021 76.56 481st 4331 88.9%
2022 97.79 32nd 4461 99.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Farias Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.34 2295th 4319 46.9%
2019 39.91 2668th 4357 38.8%
2021 65.26 1264th 4498 71.9%
2022 87.12 419th 4563 90.8%
2023 95.46 121st 4585 97.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Farias Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.77 2351st 4168 43.6%
2019 39.05 2693rd 4188 35.7%
2021 74.35 700th 4329 83.8%
2022 93.08 132nd 4376 97.0%
2023 97.72 38th 4401 99.1%
2024 96.76 48th 4431 98.9%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Farias Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 17 0 2 1100 0 n/a n/a 0 1119
1990 20 0 1 1089 0 n/a n/a 0 1110
1991 17 0 1 1101 0 n/a n/a 0 1119
1992 11 0 1 1132 0 n/a n/a 0 1144
1993 13 0 1 1143 1 n/a n/a 0 1158
1994 11 0 1 1161 1 n/a n/a 0 1174
1995 5 0 0 1175 0 n/a n/a 0 1180
1996 5 0 0 1175 0 n/a n/a 0 1180
1997 4 0 0 1113 0 n/a n/a 0 1117
1998 5 0 0 1076 0 n/a n/a 0 1081
1999 4 1 0 1052 0 n/a n/a 0 1057
2000 1 1 0 1028 0 n/a n/a 0 1030
2001 0 0 0 1008 0 n/a n/a 0 1008
2002 0 0 0 835 0 n/a n/a 0 835
2003 0 0 0 835 0 n/a n/a 0 835
2004 0 0 0 846 0 n/a n/a 0 846
2005 0 1 0 850 0 n/a n/a 0 851
2006 0 0 0 892 0 n/a n/a 0 892
2007 0 0 0 930 0 n/a n/a 0 930
2008 0 0 0 932 0 n/a n/a 0 932
2009 0 0 0 930 0 n/a n/a 0 930
2010 2 2 0 907 0 n/a n/a 0 911
2011 1 0 0 854 0 0 0 0 855
2012 3 0 0 822 0 0 0 0 825
2013 5 0 0 805 0 0 0 0 810
2014 7 0 0 836 0 0 0 0 843
2015 1 0 0 766 0 0 0 0 767
2016 1 0 0 750 0 0 1 0 752
2017 1 0 0 677 0 0 0 0 678
2018 1 2 1 651 0 0 0 0 655
2019 2 0 0 650 0 0 0 0 652
2020 1 0 0 636 0 0 0 0 637
2021 0 0 0 619 0 0 0 0 619
2022 1 0 0 519 0 0 0 0 520
2023 3 0 3 557 0 0 0 0 563
2024 5 0 0 633 0 0 0 0 638

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Farias Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1119 n/a n/a n/a
1990 1110 59.0 18.8 n/a
1991 1119 58.7 19.0 n/a
1992 1144 59.5 19.2 83.3
1993 1158 59.0 19.6 94.2
1994 1174 61.2 19.2 84.6
1995 1180 57.8 20.4 86.9
1996 1180 57.8 20.4 86.9
1997 1117 60.2 18.6 87.5
1998 1081 60.2 18.0 86.6
1999 1057 56.3 18.8 93
2000 1030 56.1 18.4 74
2001 1008 47.1 21.4 60.1
2002 835 44.7 18.7 30.5
2003 835 44.7 18.7 30.5
2004 846 45.2 18.7 18.9
2005 851 50.0 17.0 8.7
2006 892 50.8 17.6 2.5
2007 930 52.5 17.7 n/a
2008 932 52.1 17.9 0
2009 930 51.3 18.1 0
2010 911 52.1 17.4 0
2011 855 51.2 16.6 0
2012 825 43.4 19.0 0
2013 810 43.8 18.4 99
2014 843 41.8 20.1 99.1
2015 767 42.0 18.2 94.1
2016 752 42.0 17.9 96.1
2017 678 38.7 17.5 95.3
2018 655 38.0 17.2 97.7
2019 652 38.8 16.7 98.8
2020 637 37.8 16.8 100
2021 619 36.4 17.0 97.3
2022 520 32.9 15.7 98.3
2023 563 32.7 17.2 99.6
2024 638 32.2 19.7 96.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Farias Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1119 n/a n/a n/a
1990 1110 59.0 18.8 n/a
1991 1119 58.7 19.0 n/a
1992 1144 59.5 19.2 83.3
1993 1158 59.0 19.6 94.2
1994 1174 61.2 19.2 84.6
1995 1180 57.8 20.4 86.9
1996 1180 57.8 20.4 86.9
1997 1117 60.2 18.6 87.5
1998 1081 60.2 18.0 86.6
1999 1057 56.3 18.8 93
2000 1030 56.1 18.4 74
2001 1008 47.1 21.4 60.1
2002 835 44.7 18.7 30.5
2003 835 44.7 18.7 30.5
2004 846 45.2 18.7 18.9
2005 851 50.0 17.0 8.7
2006 892 50.8 17.6 2.5
2007 930 52.5 17.7 n/a
2008 932 52.1 17.9 0
2009 930 51.3 18.1 0
2010 911 52.1 17.4 0
2011 855 51.2 16.6 0
2012 825 43.4 19.0 0
2013 810 43.8 18.4 99
2014 843 41.8 20.1 99.1
2015 767 42.0 18.2 94.1
2016 752 42.0 17.9 96.1
2017 678 38.7 17.5 95.3
2018 655 38.0 17.2 97.7
2019 652 38.8 16.7 98.8
2020 637 37.8 16.8 100
2021 619 36.4 17.0 97.3
2022 520 32.9 15.7 98.3
2023 563 32.7 17.2 99.6
2024 638 32.2 19.7 96.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Farias Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,039 (10.6%) $8,749 (89.4%) $9,789
2020 $1,337 (13.3%) $8,714 (86.7%) $10,051
2021 $1,743 (16.9%) $8,541 (83.1%) $10,284

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Farias Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3167th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 112th of 4647 Elementary schools
 68.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Farias Elementary)3668
 32%
   3rd Grade Reading (Laredo Independent School District (Isd))4847
 1%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Farias Elementary)4581
 36%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Laredo Independent School District (Isd))5739
 18%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Farias Elementary)2974
 45%
   4th Grade Reading (Laredo Independent School District (Isd))5147
 4%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Farias Elementary)3087
 57%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Laredo Independent School District (Isd))5855
 3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Farias Elementary)3993
 54%
   5th Grade Reading (Laredo Independent School District (Isd))5458
 4%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Farias Elementary)5599
 44%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Laredo Independent School District (Isd))6453
 11%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Farias Elementary)4393
 50%
   5th Grade Science (Laredo Independent School District (Isd))6244
 18%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students652563
 13.7%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian03
Hispanic650557
 14.3%
Pacific Islander00
White23
 50%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients98.8%99.6%
 0.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Farias Elementary

Students who attend Farias Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Christen Middle
High : Martin High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 638 students attended Farias Elementary.

Students at Farias Elementary are 99% Hispanic.

Yes. Farias Elementary ranks in the top 5.3% of Texas elementary schools.


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