Ligarde Elementary

Summary:

Ligarde Elementary is a public elementary school in Laredo, Texas, serving 585 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Laredo Independent School District, which is ranked 390 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 3-star rating.

Ligarde Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Texas elementary schools, receiving a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance on STAAR tests is significantly below the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, particularly in mathematics, where only 17.65% of 3rd-grade students and 23.46% of 5th-grade students achieved proficiency or better in 2023-2024. Ligarde's performance is consistently lower across all student subgroups, including female students, male students, Hispanic students, English Language Learners, Special Education students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

Interestingly, the nearby J Kawas Elementary within the same Laredo Independent School District significantly outperforms Ligarde Elementary on STAAR tests and has a higher statewide ranking, placing in the top 1% of Texas elementary schools. This highlights the need for targeted interventions and support to address the underlying factors contributing to Ligarde's struggles, such as the high percentage of economically disadvantaged students and the school's high student-teacher ratio.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2800 S Canada Ave
       Laredo, TX  78046-4906


(956) 273-3900

District: Laredo Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3476th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,392 Help


Students who attend Ligarde Elementary usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio:  16.5 Help
Number of students:  591

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
99.5%
White:
0.3%
Two or more races:
0.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  98.5% Help


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Compare Details Ligarde Elementary ranks worse than 74.4% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 19th 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 29.3. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (99.5%), White (0.3%), two or more races (0.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 98.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ligarde Elementary is 16.5. 14 elementary schools in the Laredo Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ligarde Elementary is $10,392. 13 elementary schools in the Laredo Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ligarde Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Ligarde Elementary 3476th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Ligarde 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 Ligarde Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Ligarde Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 11.76 3347th 3465 3.4%
2005 9.06 3390th 3475 2.4%
2006 12.17 3339th 3476 3.9%
2007 9.93 3623rd 3724 2.7%
2008 35.31 2892nd 3768 23.2%
2009 55.91 1930th 3884 50.3%
2010 48.56 2405th 3937 38.9%
2011 52.59 2257th 4095 44.9%
2012 15.28 3988th 4206 5.2%
2013 23.33 3675th 4221 12.9%
2014 28.82 3456th 4260 18.9%
2015 18.57 3832nd 4320 11.3%
2016 20.07 3724th 4286 13.1%
2017 42.41 2374th 4329 45.2%
2018 64.47 1272nd 4359 70.8%
2019 59.06 1560th 4479 65.2%
2021 17.90 4016th 4578 12.3%
2022 25.65 3624th 4581 20.9%
2023 27.18 3561st 4647 23.4%
2024 29.30 3476th 4675 25.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Ligarde Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.06 536th 3226 83.4%
2019 62.27 955th 3333 71.3%
2021 21.12 3144th 3446 8.8%
2022 22.21 3098th 3487 11.2%
2023 34.31 2564th 3556 27.9%
2024 42.41 2037th 3638 44.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Ligarde Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.75 1112th 3558 68.7%
2019 41.44 1952nd 3684 47.0%
2021 22.69 3333rd 3799 12.3%
2022 13.70 3904th 3952 1.2%
2023 37.64 2489th 4086 39.1%
2024 82.37 365th 4261 91.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ligarde Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.82 471st 4264 89.0%
2019 73.41 658th 4309 84.7%
2021 22.55 3882nd 4451 12.8%
2022 32.73 3333rd 4477 25.6%
2023 36.38 3134th 4521 30.7%
2024 48.07 2315th 4560 49.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Ligarde Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.73 1349th 4306 68.7%
2019 56.26 1701st 4348 60.9%
2021 17.77 4036th 4499 10.3%
2022 23.80 3811th 4561 16.4%
2023 31.51 3306th 4588 27.9%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Ligarde Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.96 1333rd 3106 57.1%
2019 51.24 1980th 3184 37.8%
2021 12.23 2793rd 3006 7.1%
2022 42.02 2152nd 2958 27.2%
2023 19.49 2742nd 2980 8.0%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Ligarde Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.87 284th 4240 93.3%
2019 77.73 502nd 4295 88.3%
2021 24.50 3755th 4331 13.3%
2022 49.40 2134th 4461 52.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Ligarde Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.53 1235th 4319 71.4%
2019 61.22 1410th 4357 67.6%
2021 19.57 3902nd 4498 13.3%
2022 28.73 3470th 4563 24.0%
2023 25.38 3705th 4585 19.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ligarde Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.12 807th 4168 80.6%
2019 65.44 1089th 4188 74.0%
2021 22.69 3722nd 4329 14.0%
2022 31.00 3356th 4376 23.3%
2023 32.87 3217th 4401 26.9%
2024 43.50 2519th 4431 43.2%
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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.

Ligarde Elementary Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Ligarde Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 5 0 0 337 0 n/a n/a 0 342
1990 6 0 0 361 0 n/a n/a 0 367
1991 4 0 0 352 0 n/a n/a 0 356
1992 6 0 0 380 0 n/a n/a 0 386
1993 5 1 0 477 0 n/a n/a 0 483
1994 5 1 0 518 0 n/a n/a 0 524
1995 2 1 0 522 0 n/a n/a 0 525
1996 2 1 0 522 0 n/a n/a 0 525
1997 0 0 0 541 0 n/a n/a 0 541
1998 0 0 0 542 0 n/a n/a 0 542
1999 0 1 0 557 1 n/a n/a 0 559
2000 3 0 0 541 1 n/a n/a 0 545
2001 1 0 0 578 0 n/a n/a 0 579
2002 1 0 0 611 0 n/a n/a 0 612
2003 1 0 0 611 0 n/a n/a 0 612
2004 0 0 0 709 0 n/a n/a 0 709
2005 0 0 0 741 0 n/a n/a 0 741
2006 0 0 0 752 0 n/a n/a 0 752
2007 1 0 0 740 0 n/a n/a 0 741
2008 1 0 0 740 0 n/a n/a 0 741
2009 1 3 0 748 0 n/a n/a 0 752
2010 2 0 0 731 0 n/a n/a 0 733
2011 1 0 0 773 0 0 0 0 774
2012 2 0 0 830 0 0 0 0 832
2013 1 0 0 822 0 0 0 0 823
2014 3 0 0 814 0 0 0 0 817
2015 3 0 0 846 0 0 0 0 849
2016 2 0 1 804 1 0 1 0 809
2017 2 0 0 773 1 0 0 0 776
2018 6 0 0 723 0 0 0 0 729
2019 6 0 0 733 0 0 1 0 740
2020 0 1 0 736 0 0 0 0 737
2021 0 1 0 653 0 0 0 0 654
2022 1 0 0 524 0 0 0 0 525
2023 1 0 0 584 0 0 0 0 585
2024 2 0 0 588 0 0 1 0 591

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 Ligarde Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 342 n/a n/a n/a
1990 367 25.0 14.6 n/a
1991 356 24.7 14.4 n/a
1992 386 25.2 15.3 88.9
1993 483 26.0 18.6 94
1994 524 32.0 16.4 85.3
1995 525 32.0 16.4 89.5
1996 525 32.0 16.4 89.5
1997 541 32.8 16.5 94.1
1998 542 31.5 17.2 94.8
1999 559 30.4 18.4 91.2
2000 545 30.9 17.6 88.4
2001 579 32.8 17.7 83.2
2002 612 33.5 18.3 51.5
2003 612 33.5 18.3 51.5
2004 709 40.0 17.7 30.9
2005 741 42.8 17.3 20.1
2006 752 43.2 17.4 9.8
2007 741 41.1 18.0 0.1
2008 741 40.2 18.4 0
2009 752 41.0 18.3 0
2010 733 41.8 17.5 0
2011 774 42.7 18.1 0
2012 832 41.9 19.8 0
2013 823 41.9 19.6 99.6
2014 817 41.1 19.8 99
2015 849 41.0 20.7 84.2
2016 809 42.0 19.2 93.7
2017 776 42.2 18.3 92.1
2018 729 41.9 17.3 93.4
2019 740 42.3 17.4 97.3
2020 737 40.9 18.0 96.1
2021 654 41.0 15.9 96.5
2022 525 35.5 14.7 96.6
2023 585 34.9 16.7 96.4
2024 591 35.7 16.5 98.5

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 Ligarde Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 342 n/a n/a n/a
1990 367 25.0 14.6 n/a
1991 356 24.7 14.4 n/a
1992 386 25.2 15.3 88.9
1993 483 26.0 18.6 94
1994 524 32.0 16.4 85.3
1995 525 32.0 16.4 89.5
1996 525 32.0 16.4 89.5
1997 541 32.8 16.5 94.1
1998 542 31.5 17.2 94.8
1999 559 30.4 18.4 91.2
2000 545 30.9 17.6 88.4
2001 579 32.8 17.7 83.2
2002 612 33.5 18.3 51.5
2003 612 33.5 18.3 51.5
2004 709 40.0 17.7 30.9
2005 741 42.8 17.3 20.1
2006 752 43.2 17.4 9.8
2007 741 41.1 18.0 0.1
2008 741 40.2 18.4 0
2009 752 41.0 18.3 0
2010 733 41.8 17.5 0
2011 774 42.7 18.1 0
2012 832 41.9 19.8 0
2013 823 41.9 19.6 99.6
2014 817 41.1 19.8 99
2015 849 41.0 20.7 84.2
2016 809 42.0 19.2 93.7
2017 776 42.2 18.3 92.1
2018 729 41.9 17.3 93.4
2019 740 42.3 17.4 97.3
2020 737 40.9 18.0 96.1
2021 654 41.0 15.9 96.5
2022 525 35.5 14.7 96.6
2023 585 34.9 16.7 96.4
2024 591 35.7 16.5 98.5

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 Ligarde Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $906 (9.8%) $8,382 (90.2%) $9,288
2020 $1,269 (13.4%) $8,168 (86.6%) $9,437
2021 $1,603 (15.4%) $8,789 (84.6%) $10,392

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Ligarde Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1560th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 3561st of 4647 Elementary schools
 41.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Ligarde Elementary)3332
 1%
   3rd Grade Reading (Laredo Independent School District (Isd))4847
 1%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ligarde Elementary)3623
 13%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Laredo Independent School District (Isd))5739
 18%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Ligarde Elementary)5534
 21%
   4th Grade Reading (Laredo Independent School District (Isd))5147
 4%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ligarde Elementary)5721
 36%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Laredo Independent School District (Isd))5855
 3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Ligarde Elementary)4554
 9%
   5th Grade Reading (Laredo Independent School District (Isd))5458
 4%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ligarde Elementary)5632
 24%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Laredo Independent School District (Isd))6453
 11%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Ligarde Elementary)6229
 33%
   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 Students740585
 20.9%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic733584
 20.3%
Pacific Islander00
White61
 83.3%
Two or More Races10
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients97.3%96.4%
 0.9%


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Students at Ligarde Elementary are 99% Hispanic.

Students who attend Ligarde Elementary usually go on to attend:

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

In the 2023-24 school year, 591 students attended Ligarde Elementary.

Ligarde Elementary ranks 3476th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.


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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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