Farias Elementary School

1510 CHICAGO ST LAREDO TX 78041

Top 10% School in Texas

Ranked 2 of 182 in Texas

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About Farias Elementary School

Francisco Farias Elementary School in Laredo, Texas, offers a legacy of academic excellence as well as a recognition of community values. In 2023, the school was named a National Blue Ribbon School and continues to achieve exemplary success; 96% of all students met or exceeded grade-level expectations in all subjects; in particular, 5th graders achieved 99% math proficiency. The school incorporates technology and creativity into learning through clubs, including Robotics, Chess and Girls Who Code. The school is located on Laredo's west side, where families can enjoy affordable monthly rents of about $1,050. With a commitment to learning and excellence, community, and family engagement, Farias is one of the best elementary schools in Texas.

Contact Information

Address

1510 CHICAGO ST LAREDO TX 78041

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Phone

(956) 273-3400

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 88%
Reading 73%
State average proficiency is 88% in Math and 73% in Reading.
32
Full-time Teachers
20 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
638
Total Students
$61034
Avg. Teacher Salary

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TOP 2 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Farias Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

School Ratings

Ranked

2

of 182 in Texas

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.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 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.

Student Demographics

White 1%
Asian 1%
Hispanic 98.9%
Black 0%
Two+ Races 0%
Native Am. 0%
White
1%
Asian
1%
Hispanic
98.9%
Black
0%
Two+ Races
0%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 638
49.9%
318 Female
50.1%
320 Male

Student Population

638 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

617 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

Farias Elementary hosted an Open House in February 2025 and also featured districtwide IRS-certified community service efforts.

FAQ

Q1. Does Farias Elementary School feature a school garden or outdoor educational area for the children?

Ans. Yes, the students can engage in outdoor activities, including gardening programs to learn about nature and science.

Q2. Does Farias Elementary School have an art and music program?

Ans. Yes, the students can take art classes that include drawing and painting, as well as music classes.

Q3. Are there student clubs or interest groups at Farias Elementary School?

Ans. Yes, Farias Elementary School has several clubs, such as reading clubs, chess, and cultural activity groups.

Q4. Does Farias Elementary School have school-wide events or school-wide celebrations?

Ans. Yes, the students can participate in seasonal events, family nights, and cultural celebrations all year long.

Q5. Are there programs for students to develop their student leadership skills at Farias Elementary School?

Ans. Yes, the students can be involved in peer mentoring and classroom leadership opportunities to build their confidence.

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

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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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

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

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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