Veterans Memorial Elementary

Q: Is Veterans Memorial Elementary a good school?

Veterans Memorial Elementary ranks 2203 rd of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Veterans Memorial Elementary is a public elementary school in Laredo, Texas, serving 779 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the United Independent School District, which is ranked 310 out of 968 districts in the state.

While Veterans Memorial Elementary has a predominantly Hispanic student population (99.49%), its academic performance on STAAR assessments is generally below the district and state averages, particularly in 5th grade reading and science. The school's Hispanic students perform better than the overall school, but its English Language Learners and students from low-income families struggle, ranking significantly lower than their peers across Texas. Interestingly, the school's Gifted and Talented students perform relatively well, suggesting the school is meeting the needs of its highest-achieving students.

Compared to nearby schools in the Laredo Independent School District and United Independent School District, Veterans Memorial Elementary has a very high percentage of students from low-income families, with over 92% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. This socioeconomic factor may be contributing to the school's overall academic challenges, which include inconsistent performance across grade levels and subject areas.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

5909 St Luke Blvd
Laredo, TX 78046

(956) 473-1200

District: United Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2203^rd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,865

Students who attend Veterans Memorial Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Lamar Bruni Vergara Middle
High:	Lyndon B Johnson

Student/teacher ratio: 17.1

Number of students: 779

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

99.5%

White:

0.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 92.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Veterans Memorial Elementary ranks better than 52.9% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 22^nd among 30 ranked elementary schools in the United Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.12. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (99.5%), White (0.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 92.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Veterans Memorial Elementary is 17.1. 19 elementary schools in the United Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Veterans Memorial Elementary employs 45.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Veterans Memorial Elementary is $9,865. 21 elementary schools in the United Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Veterans Memorial Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

United Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks United Independent School District (Isd) 310^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Veterans Memorial Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Veterans Memorial Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	41.02	2484^th	4359	43.0%
2019	41.77	2581^st	4479	42.4%
2021	25.91	3452^nd	4578	24.6%
2022	48.56	2225^th	4581	51.4%
2023	53.16	2001^st	4647	56.9%
2024	49.12	2203^rd	4675	52.9%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Veterans Memorial Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	35.81	2284^th	3226	29.2%
2019	32.63	2531^st	3333	24.1%
2021	21.56	3124^th	3446	9.3%
2022	46.44	1859^th	3487	46.7%
2023	57.70	1270^th	3556	64.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Veterans Memorial Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	33.96	2443^rd	3558	31.3%
2019	40.67	2003^rd	3684	45.6%
2021	32.99	2564^th	3799	32.5%
2022	39.22	2332^nd	3952	41.0%
2023	46.89	1830^th	4086	55.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Veterans Memorial Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	52.56	1864^th	4264	56.3%
2019	53.51	1803^rd	4309	58.2%
2021	32.68	3201^st	4451	28.1%
2022	59.12	1526^th	4477	65.9%
2023	66.11	1122^nd	4521	75.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Veterans Memorial Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	48.42	2086^th	4306	51.6%
2019	45.16	2340^th	4348	46.2%
2021	19.15	3939^th	4499	12.4%
2022	42.27	2632^nd	4561	42.3%
2023	46.64	2379^th	4588	48.1%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Veterans Memorial Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	54.27	1777^th	3106	42.8%
2019	54.49	1822^nd	3184	42.8%
2021	41.95	2019^th	3006	32.8%
2022	72.21	618^th	2958	79.1%
2023	68.43	934^th	2980	68.7%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Veterans Memorial Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	60.63	1275^th	4240	69.9%
2019	46.08	2249^th	4295	47.6%
2021	23.54	3811^th	4331	12.0%
2022	54.74	1773^rd	4461	60.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Veterans Memorial Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	33.50	3012^th	4319	30.3%
2019	38.85	2738^th	4357	37.2%
2021	36.53	2764^th	4498	38.6%
2022	54.18	1924^th	4563	57.8%
2023	56.94	1761^st	4585	61.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Veterans Memorial Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	47.07	2124^th	4168	49.0%
2019	48.26	2118^th	4188	49.4%
2021	32.37	3080^th	4329	28.9%
2022	56.18	1690^th	4376	61.4%
2023	59.78	1490^th	4401	66.1%

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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.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Veterans Memorial Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2016	2	0	695	0	0	697
2017	0	0	793	1	0	794
2018	0	0	789	0	0	789
2019	0	1	854	0	0	855
2020	0	0	880	0	1	881
2021	0	0	780	0	1	781
2022	1	0	711	0	0	712
2023	4	0	775	0	0	779

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

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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 Veterans Memorial Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	697	40.0	17.4	94.5
2017	794	47.2	16.8	91.7
2018	789	48.0	16.4	90.7
2019	855	49.0	17.4	90.6
2020	881	49.6	17.7	90.6
2021	781	49.0	15.9	90.3
2022	712	46.0	15.4	89.9
2023	779	45.5	17.1	92.4

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 Veterans Memorial Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	697	40.0	17.4	94.5
2017	794	47.2	16.8	91.7
2018	789	48.0	16.4	90.7
2019	855	49.0	17.4	90.6
2020	881	49.6	17.7	90.6
2021	781	49.0	15.9	90.3
2022	712	46.0	15.4	89.9
2023	779	45.5	17.1	92.4

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Veterans Memorial Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$722 (7.9%)	$8,449 (92.1%)	$9,171
2020	$1,360 (15.3%)	$7,504 (84.7%)	$8,864
2021	$1,675 (17.0%)	$8,190 (83.0%)	$9,865

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Veterans Memorial Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 2581^st of 4479 Elementary schools	Ranks 2001^st of 4647 Elementary schools	14.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Veterans Memorial Elementary)	36	54	18%
3rd Grade Reading (United Independent School District (Isd))	45	56	11%
3rd Grade Reading (Texas)	44	50	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Veterans Memorial Elementary)	43	53	10%
3rd Grade Mathematics (United Independent School District (Isd))	53	49	4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)	48	43	5%
4th Grade Reading (Veterans Memorial Elementary)	30	37	7%
4th Grade Reading (United Independent School District (Isd))	49	52	3%
4th Grade Reading (Texas)	43	47	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Veterans Memorial Elementary)	36	43	7%
4th Grade Mathematics (United Independent School District (Isd))	54	52	2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	46	47	1%
5th Grade Reading (Veterans Memorial Elementary)	42	49	7%
5th Grade Reading (United Independent School District (Isd))	52	62	10%
5th Grade Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Veterans Memorial Elementary)	65	54	11%
5th Grade Mathematics (United Independent School District (Isd))	69	57	12%
5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	56	50	6%
5th Grade Science (Veterans Memorial Elementary)	56	34	22%
5th Grade Science (United Independent School District (Isd))	57	38	19%
5th Grade Science (Texas)	48	34	14%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	855	779	8.9%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	854	775	9.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	0	4
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	90.6%	92.4%	1.8%

Schools Near Veterans Memorial Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2024)	STAAR Spanish Mathematics (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)			STAAR Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Spanish Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Veterans Memorial Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5909 St Luke Blvd	Laredo	78046	Webb County	United Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 473-1200	779	46	17.1	92.4%	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	775 (99.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	49.1	2203^rd of 4675 public elementary schools	52.9%		53.2	2001^st of 4647 public elementary schools	56.9%	202			58.9	53.0	43.6	41.1	52.2	42.1	10.6	$9,865	$1,675	$8,190
Franklin D Roosevelt Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3301 Sierra Vista Dr	Laredo	78046	Webb County	United Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 473-3400	653	41	15.9	95.1%	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	652 (99.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	60.6	1561^st of 4675 public elementary schools	66.6%		55.9	1829^th of 4647 public elementary schools	60.6%	268			61.1	56.5	54.1	47.4	37.7	53.2	24.8	$10,528	$1,426	$9,102
Rodolfo C Centeno Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2710 La Pita Mangana Rd	Laredo	78046	Webb County	United Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 473-8800	776	44	17.7	88.0%	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	773 (99.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	52.9	1976^th of 4675 public elementary schools	57.7%		52.5	2033^rd of 4647 public elementary schools	56.3%	57	20.0	0.0	39.5	53.2	53.6	24.6	43.1	60.0	34.6	$9,673	$1,528	$8,145
Prada Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	510 Soria Dr	Laredo	78046	Webb County	United Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 473-3500	741	42	17.5	94.1%	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	738 (99.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	52.5	2000^th of 4675 public elementary schools	57.2%		57.4	1733^rd of 4647 public elementary schools	62.7%	267			46.6	50.9	65.1	38.1	39.3	50.5	18.5	$10,216	$1,578	$8,637
Sigifredo Perez Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	500 Sierra Vista Dr	Laredo	78043	Webb County	United Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 473-3600	652	41	15.9	92.8%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	652 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	42.9	2647^th of 4675 public elementary schools	43.4%		42.4	2643^rd of 4647 public elementary schools	43.1%	4			62.0	44.7	45.1	40.5	32.9	37.8	13.4	$11,332	$1,693	$9,638
John W Arndt Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	610 Santa Marta Blvd	Laredo	78046	Webb County	United Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 473-2800	791	45	17.5	95.2%	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	790 (99.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	59	1638^th of 4675 public elementary schools	65.0%		48.1	2290^th of 4647 public elementary schools	50.7%	652			56.8	50.5	60.5	37.9	46.8	54.4	21.9	$10,057	$1,688	$8,369
Salinas Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3611 Alfredo Cantu Dr	Laredo	78046	Webb County	United Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 473-3200	767	44	17.5	85.7%	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	765 (99.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36	3069^th of 4675 public elementary schools	34.4%		41.8	2678^th of 4647 public elementary schools	42.4%	391			41.3	44.8	52.1	27.0	30.1	39.3	17.1	$9,359	$1,375	$7,985
Ligarde Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2800 S Canada Ave	Laredo	78046	Webb County	Laredo Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 273-3900	585	35	16.7	96.4%	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	584 (99.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29.3	3476^th of 4675 public elementary schools	25.6%		27.2	3561^st of 4647 public elementary schools	23.4%	85			28.6	42.3	43.2	17.7	46.5	23.5	21.0	$10,392	$1,603	$8,789
H B Zachry Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3200 Chacota St	Laredo	78040	Webb County	Laredo Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 273-4900	592	34	17.2	95.1%	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	589 (99.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29.2	3487^th of 4675 public elementary schools	25.4%		36.5	3007^th of 4647 public elementary schools	35.3%	480			29.7	47.1	42.7	14.9	30.0	23.5	29.4	$10,645	$1,615	$9,031
J Kawas Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2100 S Milmo Ave	Laredo	78046	Webb County	Laredo Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 273-3700	385	26	14.7	97.4%	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	383 (99.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	73.8	984^th of 4675 public elementary schools	79.0%		99.7	3^rd of 4647 public elementary schools	99.9%	981			68.3	63.4	47.4	53.7	70.7	71.1	21.1	$11,424	$1,864	$9,561

Frequently Asked Questions about Veterans Memorial Elementary

What schools do graduates of Veterans Memorial Elementary attend?

Students who attend Veterans Memorial Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lamar Bruni Vergara Middle
High : Lyndon B Johnson

What is the racial makeup of Veterans Memorial Elementary?

Students at Veterans Memorial Elementary are 99% Hispanic.

How many students attend Veterans Memorial Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 779 students attended Veterans Memorial Elementary.

Is Veterans Memorial Elementary a good school?

Veterans Memorial Elementary ranks 2203^rd of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Veterans Memorial Elementary in?

United Independent School District (Isd)

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