J Kawas Elementary School

About J Kawas Elementary School

J. Kawas Elementary School in Laredo, TX, is a top-rated public school serving grades PK–5 with 385 students. Boasting a 15:1 student-teacher ratio, the school excels academically—95% of students meet or exceed proficiency in both math and reading. Known for strong academics and a supportive learning environment, it's a standout choice for early education in Laredo.

Contact Information

Address

2100 S MILMO AVE LAREDO TX 78046

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Phone

(956) 273-3700

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Website

https://www.laredoisd.org/

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 51%

Reading 51%

State average proficiency is 51% in Math and 51% in Reading.

26

Full-time Teachers

15 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

6

Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)

385

Total Students

$61259

Avg. Teacher Salary

TOP [percent] IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at J Kawas Elementary School

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

Detailed program information coming Fall 2025!

School Ratings

Ranked

20

of 129 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.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM -5:00 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 0%

Hispanic 99.5%

Black 1%

Two+ Races 0%

Native Am. 0%

White

1%

Asian

0%

Hispanic

99.5%

Black

1%

Two+ Races

0%

Native Am.

0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 385

50.9%

196 Female

49.1%

189 Male

Student Population

385 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

571 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

Laredo ISD earned a “B” accountability rating from the Texas Education Agency (TEA) for the 2022-2023 school year, proudly recognized as a State Recognized School District. LISD received a Post-Secondary Readiness Distinction and 108 total distinctions in Reading Language Arts, Math, Science, and Academic Growth, highlighting its commitment to academic excellence and student achievement.

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

ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

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

F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

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

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln