Henry Cuellar Elementary School Henry Cuellar Elementary School's teachers had 9 classroom projects funded on DonorsChoose through early 2026, including a first-grade math and reading centers project that received its funding in January 2026. The school also benefited from UISD's district-wide Teacher Incentive Allotment recognition, which distributed new designations to 181 educators across the district in August 2025. UISD's partnership with Laredo College and Workforce Solutions for South Texas, signed in early 2026, will create new pipelines for Henry Cuellar students and their families into post-secondary education and workforce readiness.

Q1. Does Henry Cuellar Elementary offer a GATE program?

Ans. Yes, Henry Cuellar Elementary School offers a Gifted and Talented Education program through United ISD. Families who believe their child may qualify should speak with the classroom teacher or contact the school at (956) 473-2700 to find out when the GT referral window opens each fall.

Q2. How does Henry Cuellar Elementary support students through DonorsChoose?

Ans. Henry Cuellar Elementary School's teachers have had 9 classroom projects funded on DonorsChoose, covering materials for first-grade math and reading centers, among other needs. Community members and families can visit donorschoose.org and search the school name to find and support any active projects currently posted by teachers.

Q3. What bilingual instruction does Henry Cuellar Elementary provide?

Ans. Henry Cuellar Elementary School has 65% of students enrolled in bilingual or English Language Development programs, one of the higher bilingual participation rates among UISD elementary schools. Bilingual instruction runs across all grade levels as an integrated part of daily academics, not as a separate pull-out session.

Q4. How experienced are the teachers at Henry Cuellar Elementary?

Ans. Henry Cuellar Elementary School's 39 teachers average 15 years of teaching experience, with an average tenure of 13 years at the school specifically. That level of staff stability translates into consistent classroom relationships and a learning environment where students are known by their teachers over multiple years.

Q5. What is the feeder pattern for Henry Cuellar Elementary graduates?

Ans. Henry Cuellar Elementary School students typically continue to one of United ISD's middle school campuses serving the Casa del Sol Boulevard area, then on to a UISD high school. United ISD's consistent "A" ratings from the TEA and its 96% graduation rate provide Henry Cuellar families with a reliable academic pathway from Pre-K through graduation.