Kennedy Zapata Elementary School Laredo Overview (2026 List)

About Kennedy Zapata El

Kennedy Zapata Elementary School is at 3809 Espejo Molina Road, Laredo, TX 78046, in a newer residential area on the southern edge of the city. The campus serves Pre-K through fifth grade as part of United Independent School District. There are 340 students enrolled, making it the smallest campus in this group of 15 schools. The student-teacher ratio is 14:1, better than the UISD average. Girls make up 51% of the student body and boys 49%. State testing shows 57% of students reached math proficiency and 57% reached reading proficiency, placing both figures in the top 20% of Texas elementary schools. Kennedy Zapata earned the US News Best Elementary Schools award badge for 2024-25 and has 69% of students enrolled in bilingual or English language learning programs, one of the highest bilingual participation rates in the district. Students enroll through UISD's Espejo Molina Road attendance zone boundaries. Market activity near campus reflects pricing near $230,000. Ranked #815 in Texas, Kennedy Zapata is among UISD's top-performing elementary schools and a strong pick among the best elementary schools in Texas.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 57%

Reading 57%

State average proficiency is 57% in Math and 57% in Reading.

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Full-time Teachers

13 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

340

Total Students

$66547

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 0.29%

Asian 0%

Hispanic 99.71%

Black 0%

Two+ Races 0%

Native Am. 0%

White

0.29%

Asian

0%

Hispanic

99.71%

Black

0%

Two+ Races

0%

Native Am.

0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 340

49.12%

167 Female

50.88%

173 Male

Student Population

340 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

340 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Kennedy Zapata El Contact Information

Address

3809 S ESPEJO MOLINA RD, LAREDO, TX, 78046

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Phone

(956) 473-4100

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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

Kennedy Zapata Elementary School Kennedy Zapata Elementary School made UISD news when the district formally announced the promotion of Erika Saldana to campus principal, moving from her assistant principal role at the same campus. Her appointment was posted on the official UISD District News page, with the district highlighting her internal pathway as a sign of the school's leadership stability.

FAQ

Q1. Who is the current principal of Kennedy Zapata Elementary?

Ans. Erika Saldana is the principal of Kennedy Zapata Elementary School, appointed after being promoted from her previous role as assistant principal at the same campus.

Q2. Does Kennedy Zapata Elementary have a GATE program?

Ans. Yes, Kennedy Zapata Elementary School offers a Gifted and Talented Education program through United ISD.

Q3. What bilingual programs does Kennedy Zapata Elementary offer?

Ans. Kennedy Zapata Elementary boasts a 69% enrollment in bilingual or English Language Development programs. This places it among the top UISD elementary schools for bilingual participation.

Q4. What community programs does Kennedy Zapata Elementary participate in?

Ans. Kennedy Zapata Elementary School participates in UISD's Super Outrageous STREAM Day science events and the annual GT Showcase.

Q5. What middle and high school do Kennedy Zapata students attend?

Ans. Kennedy Zapata Elementary School students typically continue to one of UISD's middle school campuses serving the Espejo Molina Road area, then on to United South High School or another UISD secondary campus.

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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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

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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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