#779 of 4,686 elementary schools in Texas
#13147 of 50,301 nationally
About J Kawas El
J Kawas El is a public elementary located in Laredo, in the Laredo ISD school district of Texas, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 363 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 67.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 779th of 4,686 ranked elementary schools in Texas. Its strongest component is math proficiency (97th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 363.
There are 76 schools in Laredo; J Kawas El ranks 5th of 76 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)86%
- Reading proficiency (30%)79%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)97.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.5
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for J Kawas El by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 363
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 97.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 79%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 86%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near J Kawas El
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
DR Leo Cigarroa H S
Laredo · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,379 students · 465 m away
Joaquin Cigarroa Middle
Laredo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,053 students · 654 m away
H B Zachry El
Laredo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
562 students · 888 m away
Santo Nino El
Laredo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
542 students · 909 m away
Ligarde El
Laredo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
571 students · 944 m away
United South Middle
Laredo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
869 students · 1.5 km away
Ruiz El
Laredo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
660 students · 1.6 km away
United South H S
Laredo · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,252 students · 2.0 km away
Salinas El
Laredo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
854 students · 2.1 km away
Daiches El
Laredo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
405 students · 2.3 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Texas with a comparable Enrollment.
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363 students
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363 students
Houston El
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363 students
Garden Villas El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
363 students
Thompson El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
363 students
Kennedy El
Corpus Christi · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
363 students
Frequently asked questions
Is J Kawas El a good school?
J Kawas El has a Success Index (US) of 67.4 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #779 of 4,686 in Texas. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does J Kawas El rank in Texas?
J Kawas El ranks #779 of 4,686 elementary schools in Texas and #13147 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend J Kawas El?
J Kawas El had 363 students in 2025.
Is J Kawas El a elementary school or a high school?
J Kawas El is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near J Kawas El?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of J Kawas El; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.