Leyendecker Elementary

Summary:

Leyendecker Elementary is a public elementary school in Laredo, Texas, serving 442 students in grades PK-5. As part of the Laredo Independent School District, Leyendecker stands out for its exceptional academic performance, particularly among its Hispanic and English Language Learner (ELL) student populations.

Leyendecker Elementary has shown a steady improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from a 1-star rating in 2015-2016 to a 5-star rating in 2023-2024. The school's performance on STAAR tests is notably higher than the district and state averages, with 85% of 5th-grade students proficient or better in reading and 86.25% in mathematics. Leyendecker also outperforms the district and state in 5th-grade STAAR Science, with 73.75% of students proficient or better. Among Texas elementary schools, Leyendecker ranks highly for its Hispanic (492 out of 4,401) and ELL (794 out of 3,556) student populations, despite having an exceptionally high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (98.58% to 99.55%).

While Leyendecker Elementary excels in core academic areas, the school faces challenges in supporting its special education and gifted and talented student populations, ranking in the bottom quartile of Texas elementary schools for these subgroups. However, the school's ability to achieve strong academic results despite its high-poverty student population suggests it has effective teaching practices and curriculum that could serve as a model for other schools in the Laredo Independent School District, which is ranked 390 out of 968 districts in Texas.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1311 Garden St
       Laredo, TX  78040-2499


(956) 273-3800

District: Laredo Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
342nd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,635 Help


Students who attend Leyendecker Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Christen Middle
High:    Martin High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.7 Help
Number of students:  424

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
99.8%
Two or more races:
0.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.1% Help


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Compare Details Leyendecker Elementary ranks better than 92.7% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 4th 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 90.87. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (99.8%), two or more races (0.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Leyendecker Elementary is 14.7, which is the 5th best among 20 elementary schools in the Laredo Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Leyendecker Elementary is $12,635, which is the 2nd highest among 20 elementary schools in the Laredo Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Leyendecker Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Leyendecker Elementary 342nd of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Leyendecker 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 Leyendecker Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Leyendecker Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 18.01 3217th 3465 7.2%
2005 31.89 2794th 3475 19.6%
2006 19.19 3188th 3476 8.3%
2007 3.88 3699th 3724 0.7%
2008 8.23 3689th 3768 2.1%
2009 13.38 3704th 3884 4.6%
2010 12.08 3790th 3937 3.7%
2011 33.22 3251st 4095 20.6%
2012 27.99 3521st 4206 16.3%
2013 38.14 2974th 4221 29.5%
2014 42.99 2753rd 4260 35.4%
2015 22.34 3679th 4320 14.8%
2016 26.84 3434th 4286 19.9%
2017 48.09 2078th 4329 52.0%
2018 58.79 1538th 4359 64.7%
2019 81.63 639th 4479 85.7%
2021 24.55 3543rd 4578 22.6%
2022 42.16 2613th 4581 43.0%
2023 75.26 950th 4647 79.6%
2024 90.87 342nd 4675 92.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Leyendecker Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.99 1294th 3226 59.9%
2019 68.14 720th 3333 78.4%
2021 23.08 3049th 3446 11.5%
2022 18.71 3238th 3487 7.1%
2023 67.97 794th 3556 77.7%
2024 87.93 267th 3638 92.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Leyendecker Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.37 2699th 3558 24.1%
2019 33.41 2546th 3684 30.9%
2021 22.09 3402nd 3799 10.5%
2023 24.24 3524th 4086 13.8%
2024 73.63 650th 4261 84.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Leyendecker Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.19 656th 4264 84.6%
2019 90.69 140th 4309 96.8%
2021 35.29 3031st 4451 31.9%
2022 55.81 1758th 4477 60.7%
2023 85.73 268th 4521 94.1%
2024 94.52 83rd 4560 98.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Leyendecker Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.51 1563rd 4306 63.7%
2019 80.92 602nd 4348 86.2%
2021 19.68 3903rd 4499 13.2%
2022 40.99 2714th 4561 40.5%
2023 81.35 650th 4588 85.8%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Leyendecker Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.30 2663rd 3106 14.3%
2019 54.88 1791st 3184 43.8%
2021 17.77 2654th 3006 11.7%
2022 24.36 2614th 2958 11.6%
2023 54.67 1712th 2980 42.6%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Leyendecker Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.84 891st 4240 79.0%
2019 77.75 500th 4295 88.4%
2021 30.18 3354th 4331 22.6%
2022 67.21 980th 4461 78.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Leyendecker Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.94 1646th 4319 61.9%
2019 77.59 724th 4357 83.4%
2021 32.30 3016th 4498 32.9%
2022 43.96 2511th 4563 45.0%
2023 66.25 1291st 4585 71.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Leyendecker Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.60 1086th 4168 73.9%
2019 85.94 293rd 4188 93.0%
2021 30.68 3185th 4329 26.4%
2022 49.57 2122nd 4376 51.5%
2023 80.78 492nd 4401 88.8%
2024 91.51 164th 4431 96.3%
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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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Enrollment information for Leyendecker Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 27 0 0 741 0 n/a n/a 0 768
1990 24 0 2 700 0 n/a n/a 0 726
1991 28 0 1 736 0 n/a n/a 0 765
1992 28 0 0 757 0 n/a n/a 0 785
1993 27 0 0 778 0 n/a n/a 0 805
1994 26 0 0 826 0 n/a n/a 0 852
1995 15 0 0 836 0 n/a n/a 0 851
1996 15 0 0 836 0 n/a n/a 0 851
1997 16 1 0 833 0 n/a n/a 0 850
1998 14 1 0 836 0 n/a n/a 0 851
1999 7 0 0 819 0 n/a n/a 0 826
2000 7 0 0 747 0 n/a n/a 0 754
2001 7 0 0 701 0 n/a n/a 0 708
2002 1 1 1 684 0 n/a n/a 0 687
2003 1 1 1 684 0 n/a n/a 0 687
2004 0 1 0 681 0 n/a n/a 0 682
2005 0 0 0 667 0 n/a n/a 0 667
2006 0 0 0 656 0 n/a n/a 0 656
2007 0 0 0 504 0 n/a n/a 0 504
2008 0 0 0 495 0 n/a n/a 0 495
2009 0 0 0 591 0 n/a n/a 0 591
2010 4 0 0 622 0 n/a n/a 0 626
2011 0 0 0 637 0 0 0 0 637
2012 0 0 0 583 0 0 0 0 583
2013 2 0 0 536 0 0 0 0 538
2014 0 1 0 549 0 0 0 0 550
2015 1 0 0 539 0 0 1 0 541
2016 2 0 0 534 0 0 2 0 538
2017 1 0 0 514 0 0 0 0 515
2018 0 0 0 509 0 0 0 0 509
2019 0 0 0 506 0 0 0 0 506
2020 0 0 0 514 0 0 0 0 514
2021 0 0 0 422 0 0 0 0 422
2022 0 0 0 396 0 0 0 0 396
2023 0 0 0 442 0 0 0 0 442
2024 0 0 0 423 0 0 1 0 424

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 Leyendecker Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 768 n/a n/a n/a
1990 726 33.0 22.0 n/a
1991 765 32.8 23.3 n/a
1992 785 37.1 21.1 85.6
1993 805 37.0 21.8 91.8
1994 852 36.0 23.7 87.3
1995 851 37.3 22.8 85.3
1996 851 37.3 22.8 85.3
1997 850 37.5 22.7 86.7
1998 851 34.3 24.8 86.5
1999 826 33.6 24.6 94.9
2000 754 35.4 21.3 67.1
2001 708 36.5 19.4 58.3
2002 687 36.7 18.7 40.8
2003 687 36.7 18.7 40.8
2004 682 39.2 17.4 27.6
2005 667 39.5 16.9 15.1
2006 656 39.5 16.6 5.6
2007 504 33.0 15.3 n/a
2008 495 32.0 15.5 0
2009 591 35.4 16.7 0
2010 626 35.1 17.7 0
2011 637 33.6 18.9 0
2012 583 32.0 18.2 0
2013 538 33.0 16.3 97.2
2014 550 32.0 17.1 97.3
2015 541 31.0 17.4 95
2016 538 33.0 16.3 96.3
2017 515 33.0 15.5 94.8
2018 509 31.9 15.9 96.3
2019 506 32.1 15.7 97.8
2020 514 31.4 16.3 98.1
2021 422 31.3 13.4 98.6
2022 396 29.9 13.2 98.7
2023 442 29.7 14.8 99.5
2024 424 28.6 14.7 99.1

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 Leyendecker Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 768 n/a n/a n/a
1990 726 33.0 22.0 n/a
1991 765 32.8 23.3 n/a
1992 785 37.1 21.1 85.6
1993 805 37.0 21.8 91.8
1994 852 36.0 23.7 87.3
1995 851 37.3 22.8 85.3
1996 851 37.3 22.8 85.3
1997 850 37.5 22.7 86.7
1998 851 34.3 24.8 86.5
1999 826 33.6 24.6 94.9
2000 754 35.4 21.3 67.1
2001 708 36.5 19.4 58.3
2002 687 36.7 18.7 40.8
2003 687 36.7 18.7 40.8
2004 682 39.2 17.4 27.6
2005 667 39.5 16.9 15.1
2006 656 39.5 16.6 5.6
2007 504 33.0 15.3 n/a
2008 495 32.0 15.5 0
2009 591 35.4 16.7 0
2010 626 35.1 17.7 0
2011 637 33.6 18.9 0
2012 583 32.0 18.2 0
2013 538 33.0 16.3 97.2
2014 550 32.0 17.1 97.3
2015 541 31.0 17.4 95
2016 538 33.0 16.3 96.3
2017 515 33.0 15.5 94.8
2018 509 31.9 15.9 96.3
2019 506 32.1 15.7 97.8
2020 514 31.4 16.3 98.1
2021 422 31.3 13.4 98.6
2022 396 29.9 13.2 98.7
2023 442 29.7 14.8 99.5
2024 424 28.6 14.7 99.1

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 Leyendecker Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,429 (13.0%) $9,559 (87.0%) $10,988
2020 $1,743 (16.1%) $9,104 (83.9%) $10,847
2021 $2,233 (17.7%) $10,402 (82.3%) $12,635

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Leyendecker Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 639th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 950th of 4647 Elementary schools
 6.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Leyendecker Elementary)5766
 9%
   3rd Grade Reading (Laredo Independent School District (Isd))4847
 1%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Leyendecker Elementary)7742
 35%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Laredo Independent School District (Isd))5739
 18%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Leyendecker Elementary)6640
 26%
   4th Grade Reading (Laredo Independent School District (Isd))5147
 4%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Leyendecker Elementary)8560
 25%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Laredo Independent School District (Isd))5855
 3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Leyendecker Elementary)5477
 23%
   5th Grade Reading (Laredo Independent School District (Isd))5458
 4%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Leyendecker Elementary)6883
 15%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Laredo Independent School District (Isd))6453
 11%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Leyendecker Elementary)5160
 9%
   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 Students506442
 12.6%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic506442
 12.6%
Pacific Islander00
White00
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients97.8%99.5%
 1.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Leyendecker Elementary

In the 2023-24 school year, 424 students attended Leyendecker Elementary.

Students at Leyendecker Elementary are 100% Hispanic.

Students who attend Leyendecker Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Christen Middle
High : Martin High School

Yes. Leyendecker Elementary ranks in the top 7.3% of Texas elementary schools.


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