Kazen Elementary School

9620 ALBANY DR LAREDO TX 78041

Top 10% School in Texas

Ranked 7 of 182 in Texas

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About Kazen Elementary School

Kazen Elementary School, part of the United Independent School District (UISD) in Laredo, Texas, has earned a strong reputation for its high academic standards and dedication to helping every student thrive. The school achieved national recognition in 2024 when it was identified as a National Blue Ribbon School for its attention to improving achievement gaps, while still maintaining high-performing schools. Students receive individualized academic attention through a student-to-teacher ratio of 13:1. Kazen has historically achieved high-performance achievement results in math and reading, reaching back several years, and it continues to thrive among the best local schools. Housing options near Kazen range from around $159K in Las Lomas to $630K in Lakeside, providing a variety of opportunity for families. Ultimately, Kazen is and will continue to be a premier elementary school in Texas for families needing a safe school with fun learning for their children.

Contact Information

Address

9620 ALBANY DR LAREDO TX 78041

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Phone

(956) 473-4200

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 77%
Reading 67%
State average proficiency is 77% in Math and 67% in Reading.
28
Full-time Teachers
13 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
364
Total Students
$56822
Avg. Teacher Salary

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TOP 7 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Kazen 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

7

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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MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:50 AM – 3:25 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:35 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 0%
Asian 0%
Hispanic 100%
Black 0%
Two+ Races 0%
Native Am. 0%
White
0%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
100%
Black
0%
Two+ Races
0%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 364
48.7%
177 Female
51.3%
187 Male

Student Population

364 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

387 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

Kazen Elementary showed off a generous community donation of $15,000 and more importantly, hosted Dyslexia Awareness Month events this October 2025. More importantly, it is such support for students.

FAQ

Q1. Are there any performing arts opportunities at Kazen Elementary School?

Ans. Absolutely! Students may participate in choir, drama, and seasonal performances.

Q2. Are there competitions or contests for students in Kazen Elementary School?

Ans. Yes! The school does host contests such as spelling bees, art contests, and writing contests.

Q3. Does Kazen Elementary School have school assemblies or events?

Ans. Yes! The school puts on assemblies to showcase students’ work and for seasonal events.

Q4. Are there opportunities for hands-on learning at Kazen Elementary School?

Ans. Yes! Students have opportunities to participate in science experiments, work on crafts, and take part in classroom learning activities.

Q5. Are there peer mentoring programs at Kazen Elementary School?

Ans. Yes! Older children can mentor younger students to foster support for learning and build leadership.

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

MLV

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

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

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