Bonnie L Garcia Elementary Laredo TX (2026 List)

About Bonnie L Garcia El

Bonnie L Garcia Elementary School is at 1453 Concord Hills Boulevard, Laredo, TX 78046, in the Lago Del Valle neighborhood near the Texas-Mexico border. It serves Pre-K through fifth grade as a non-charter public school within the United Independent School District. There are 615 students currently enrolled at the campus. The student-teacher ratio is 16:1, matching the district average, with an experienced teaching staff averaging 13 years at the school. The student body is 54% male and 46% female, with 99% of students identifying as Hispanic. State testing shows 42% of students reached math proficiency and 49% reached reading proficiency. The school runs a Gifted and Talented program and supports students through the UISD bilingual education initiative, with 56% of students enrolled in bilingual or English language learning programs. Bonnie L Garcia draws students from the Concord Hills residential corridor through UISD attendance zone boundaries. Residential properties near the campus trade near $230,000, consistent with the broader Laredo housing market. As one of UISD's mid-range performing campuses, Bonnie L Garcia is part of the district recognized for the best elementary schools in Texas.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 42%

Reading 49%

State average proficiency is 42% in Math and 49% in Reading.

38

Full-time Teachers

16 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

615

Total Students

$66547

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 0.65%

Asian 0%

Hispanic 99.02%

Black 0.33%

Two+ Races 0%

Native Am. 0%

White

0.65%

Asian

0%

Hispanic

99.02%

Black

0.33%

Two+ Races

0%

Native Am.

0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 615

46.34%

285 Female

53.66%

330 Male

Student Population

615 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

615 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Bonnie L Garcia El Contact Information

Address

1453 CONCORD HILLS BLVD, LAREDO, TX, 78046

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Phone

(956) 764-8900

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Website

http://www.uisd.net

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:15 AM - 2:55 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:00 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Bonnie L Garcia Elementary School students participated in UISD's 2025 GT Showcase, which celebrated gifted and talented learners from across the district's 44 campuses. The school also joined the UISD District Spelling Bee cycle, keeping its students active in academic competitions alongside peers from the district's top-ranked campuses. Under the United ISD umbrella — which earned six consecutive "A" ratings from the TEA — Bonnie L Garcia students access the same district-wide programs, resources, and bilingual instruction infrastructure as every other UISD elementary school.

FAQ

Q1. Does Bonnie L Garcia Elementary School have after-school care?

Ans. Bonnie L Garcia Elementary School participates in UISD's after-school extended learning programs.

Q2. What bilingual support is available at Bonnie L Garcia Elementary School?

Ans. Bonnie L Garcia Elementary School has 56% of students enrolled in bilingual or English language learning programs.

Q3. Does Bonnie L Garcia Elementary School offer a GATE program?

Ans. Yes. Bonnie L Garcia Elementary School offers a Gifted and Talented Education program through United ISD. Referrals typically happen through the classroom teacher.

Q4. What community events does Bonnie L Garcia Elementary School participate in?

Ans. Bonnie L Garcia Elementary School participates in UISD's Super Outrageous STREAM Day — a hands-on science and math event held across the district each semester.

Q5. What is the feeder pattern for Bonnie L Garcia Elementary School graduates?

Ans. Bonnie L Garcia Elementary School students typically continue to United South Middle School and then to United South High School both within United ISD.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

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James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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