J Kawas Elementary

Summary:

J Kawas Elementary is a public elementary school in Laredo, Texas, serving 385 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Laredo Independent School District, which is ranked 390 out of 968 districts in the state.

J Kawas Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Texas, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past 5 years. The school outperforms the district and state averages on STAAR tests across multiple grade levels and subjects, including reading, math, and science. Despite serving a highly diverse student population that is 99.48% Hispanic and 97.4% economically disadvantaged, J Kawas Elementary excels in supporting all student subgroups, including female, male, Hispanic, English Language Learners, and students with special needs.

Compared to nearby schools in the Laredo Independent School District, such as D.D. Hachar Elementary and Heights Elementary, J Kawas Elementary stands out with its consistently higher academic performance and rankings. When compared to schools in the United Independent School District, like Rodolfo C. Centeno Elementary and Bonnie L. Garcia Elementary, J Kawas Elementary's academic excellence and resource allocation are even more pronounced.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2100 S Milmo Ave
       Laredo, TX  78046-6511


(956) 273-3700

District: Laredo Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
984th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,424 Help


Students who attend J Kawas Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Joaquin Cigarroa Middle
High:    Dr Leo Cigarroa High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.7 Help
Number of students:  385

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
99.5%
White:
0.3%
African American:
0.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  97.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details J Kawas Elementary ranks better than 79% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 8th 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 73.82. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (99.5%), African American (0.3%), White (0.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 97.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at J Kawas Elementary is 14.7, which is the 4th best 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 J Kawas Elementary is $11,424, which is the 8th highest among 20 elementary schools in the Laredo Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger Rankings:

J Kawas Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

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 J Kawas Elementary

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Rank History for all students at J Kawas Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 10.51 3365th 3465 2.9%
2005 6.14 3425th 3475 1.4%
2006 21.19 3126th 3476 10.1%
2007 3.54 3701st 3724 0.6%
2008 30.09 3115th 3768 17.3%
2009 25.34 3385th 3884 12.8%
2010 33.12 3154th 3937 19.9%
2011 24.32 3614th 4095 11.7%
2012 25.48 3625th 4206 13.8%
2013 19.06 3831st 4221 9.2%
2014 33.58 3226th 4260 24.3%
2015 33.36 3187th 4320 26.2%
2016 35.24 3052nd 4286 28.8%
2017 65.40 1236th 4329 71.4%
2018 83.63 571st 4359 86.9%
2019 95.25 159th 4479 96.5%
2021 99.00 47th 4578 99.0%
2022 99.59 7th 4581 99.8%
2023 99.71 3rd 4647 99.9%
2024 73.82 984th 4675 79.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at J Kawas Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.41 89th 3226 97.2%
2019 98.21 16th 3333 99.5%
2021 99.29 18th 3446 99.5%
2022 99.52 4th 3487 99.9%
2023 99.72 3rd 3556 99.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at J Kawas Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.75 288th 3558 91.9%
2019 81.89 267th 3684 92.8%
2021 70.11 560th 3799 85.3%
2022 99.93 4th 3952 99.9%
2023 99.91 9th 4086 99.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at J Kawas Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.06 101st 4264 97.6%
2019 98.80 14th 4309 99.7%
2021 99.93 6th 4451 99.9%
2022 99.95 2nd 4477 100.0%
2023 99.98 2nd 4521 100.0%
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Rank History for Female students at J Kawas Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.63 870th 4306 79.8%
2019 94.78 142nd 4348 96.7%
2021 97.80 76th 4499 98.3%
2022 99.56 3rd 4561 99.9%
2023 99.54 1st 4588 100.0%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at J Kawas Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.14 1583rd 3106 49.0%
2019 55.07 1782nd 3184 44.0%
2021 74.38 707th 3006 76.5%
2022 69.77 779th 2958 73.7%
2023 76.25 217th 2980 92.7%
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Rank History for At Risk students at J Kawas Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.08 41st 4240 99.0%
2019 99.87 6th 4295 99.9%
2021 99.77 9th 4331 99.8%
2022 99.99 1st 4461 100.0%
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Rank History for Male students at J Kawas Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.60 367th 4319 91.5%
2019 90.84 286th 4357 93.4%
2021 98.88 39th 4498 99.1%
2022 99.08 14th 4563 99.7%
2023 99.42 7th 4585 99.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at J Kawas Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.54 265th 4168 93.6%
2019 96.69 49th 4188 98.8%
2021 99.59 14th 4329 99.7%
2022 99.79 3rd 4376 99.9%
2023 99.87 1st 4401 100.0%
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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 J Kawas Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 12 0 0 642 0 n/a n/a 0 654
1990 15 0 0 679 0 n/a n/a 0 694
1991 16 0 0 744 0 n/a n/a 0 760
1992 11 0 0 727 0 n/a n/a 0 738
1993 10 0 0 757 0 n/a n/a 0 767
1994 6 0 0 644 0 n/a n/a 0 650
1995 5 0 0 483 0 n/a n/a 0 488
1996 5 0 0 483 0 n/a n/a 0 488
1997 1 1 0 470 0 n/a n/a 0 472
1998 1 1 0 514 0 n/a n/a 0 516
1999 1 1 0 519 0 n/a n/a 0 521
2000 1 0 0 498 0 n/a n/a 0 499
2001 1 2 0 517 1 n/a n/a 0 521
2002 0 0 0 624 0 n/a n/a 0 624
2003 0 0 0 624 0 n/a n/a 0 624
2004 0 0 0 616 0 n/a n/a 0 616
2005 1 1 0 625 0 n/a n/a 0 627
2006 0 0 0 669 1 n/a n/a 0 670
2007 0 0 0 667 0 n/a n/a 0 667
2008 1 0 0 668 0 n/a n/a 0 669
2009 0 1 0 647 0 n/a n/a 0 648
2010 1 1 0 657 0 n/a n/a 0 659
2011 2 1 0 666 0 0 0 0 669
2012 1 0 0 624 0 0 0 0 625
2013 1 0 0 625 2 0 0 0 628
2014 0 0 0 599 0 0 0 0 599
2015 2 0 0 589 0 0 0 0 591
2016 2 0 0 562 0 0 0 0 564
2017 4 1 0 585 0 0 1 0 591
2018 8 1 0 568 0 0 1 0 578
2019 11 1 0 496 0 0 1 0 509
2020 0 2 0 499 0 0 0 0 501
2021 0 1 0 427 0 0 0 0 428
2022 0 0 0 321 0 0 0 0 321
2023 1 1 0 383 0 0 0 0 385

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 J Kawas Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 654 n/a n/a n/a
1990 694 34.0 20.4 n/a
1991 760 33.7 22.5 n/a
1992 738 35.0 21.0 88.1
1993 767 37.0 20.7 95
1994 650 36.1 18.0 90.8
1995 488 31.2 15.6 85.5
1996 488 31.2 15.6 85.5
1997 472 30.2 15.6 88.3
1998 516 28.7 18.0 87.8
1999 521 30.2 17.3 93.1
2000 499 28.6 17.4 65.9
2001 521 30.4 17.1 55.9
2002 624 32.1 19.4 31.6
2003 624 32.1 19.4 31.6
2004 616 36.4 16.9 21.1
2005 627 38.6 16.2 13.1
2006 670 39.0 17.2 0.3
2007 667 40.9 16.3 n/a
2008 669 39.8 16.8 0
2009 648 39.6 16.3 0
2010 659 39.0 16.9 0
2011 669 40.0 16.7 0
2012 625 35.0 17.8 0
2013 628 36.7 17.0 96.3
2014 599 32.8 18.2 97.5
2015 591 35.0 16.8 98
2016 564 34.0 16.5 97.9
2017 591 31.1 18.9 96.3
2018 578 32.6 17.6 97.9
2019 509 31.2 16.3 99.2
2020 501 31.0 16.1 99.4
2021 428 31.0 13.7 99.1
2022 321 27.2 11.7 98.4
2023 385 26.0 14.7 97.4

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 J Kawas Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 654 n/a n/a n/a
1990 694 34.0 20.4 n/a
1991 760 33.7 22.5 n/a
1992 738 35.0 21.0 88.1
1993 767 37.0 20.7 95
1994 650 36.1 18.0 90.8
1995 488 31.2 15.6 85.5
1996 488 31.2 15.6 85.5
1997 472 30.2 15.6 88.3
1998 516 28.7 18.0 87.8
1999 521 30.2 17.3 93.1
2000 499 28.6 17.4 65.9
2001 521 30.4 17.1 55.9
2002 624 32.1 19.4 31.6
2003 624 32.1 19.4 31.6
2004 616 36.4 16.9 21.1
2005 627 38.6 16.2 13.1
2006 670 39.0 17.2 0.3
2007 667 40.9 16.3 n/a
2008 669 39.8 16.8 0
2009 648 39.6 16.3 0
2010 659 39.0 16.9 0
2011 669 40.0 16.7 0
2012 625 35.0 17.8 0
2013 628 36.7 17.0 96.3
2014 599 32.8 18.2 97.5
2015 591 35.0 16.8 98
2016 564 34.0 16.5 97.9
2017 591 31.1 18.9 96.3
2018 578 32.6 17.6 97.9
2019 509 31.2 16.3 99.2
2020 501 31.0 16.1 99.4
2021 428 31.0 13.7 99.1
2022 321 27.2 11.7 98.4
2023 385 26.0 14.7 97.4

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 J Kawas Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,039 (10.2%) $9,124 (89.8%) $10,163
2020 $1,578 (15.2%) $8,797 (84.8%) $10,375
2021 $1,864 (16.3%) $9,561 (83.7%) $11,424

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

Impact of COVID-19 on J Kawas Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 159th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 3rd of 4647 Elementary schools
 3.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (J Kawas Elementary)9193
 2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Laredo Independent School District (Isd))4847
 1%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (J Kawas Elementary)9493
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Laredo Independent School District (Isd))5739
 18%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (J Kawas Elementary)5998
 39%
   4th Grade Reading (Laredo Independent School District (Isd))5147
 4%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (J Kawas Elementary)74100
 26%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Laredo Independent School District (Isd))5855
 3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (J Kawas Elementary)74100
 26%
   5th Grade Reading (Laredo Independent School District (Isd))5458
 4%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (J Kawas Elementary)83100
 17%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Laredo Independent School District (Isd))6453
 11%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (J Kawas Elementary)80100
 20%
   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 Students509385
 24.4%
African American11
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic496383
 22.8%
Pacific Islander00
White111
 90.9%
Two or More Races10
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.2%97.4%
 1.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about J Kawas Elementary

Students at J Kawas Elementary are 99% Hispanic.

J Kawas Elementary ranks 984th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 385 students attended J Kawas Elementary.

Students who attend J Kawas Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Joaquin Cigarroa Middle
High : Dr Leo Cigarroa High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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