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Leyendecker Elementary School

1311 GARDEN ST LAREDO TX 78040

Top 10% School in Texas

Ranked 183 of 1364 in Texas

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About Leyendecker Elementary School

Leyendecker Elementary School in Laredo, Texas, offers an excellent starting place for young students with academic and social development. Leyendecker Elementary is part of the Laredo Independent School District. The school offers a whole child approach with individualized learning experiences through engaging hands-on learning opportunities and co-teaching. During spring 2023 reporting, 83% of students met reading STAAR standards, 72% met math benchmarks, and 85% met science expectations. Someone going through these scores would recognize this school closing achievement gaps, as well as providing opportunities for the community through Junior Achievement and gifted student experience through local STEM organizations. Leyendecker Elementary will remain competitive for parental choices because of the close proximity of rental homes. Hence, considered the best elementary schools in Texas.

Leyendecker Elementary School Contact Information

Address

1311 GARDEN ST LAREDO TX 78040

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Phone

(956) 273-3800

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 61%
Reading 45%
State average proficiency is 61% in Math and 45% in Reading.
29
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
424
Total Students
$61034
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 183 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Leyendecker 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
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

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 Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

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: 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 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: 424
45.5%
193 Female
54.5%
231 Male

Student Population

424 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

502 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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FAQ

Q1. Are there any physical activity programs beyond physical education at Leyendecker Elementary?

Ans. Yes, students can participate in fitness clubs, sports teams, and all the active recess activities.

Q2. Does Leyendecker Elementary have student clubs for special interests?

Ans. Yes, students can join student clubs such as reading circles, art groups, and hobby-based activities.

Q3. Are there programs that let students be creative and innovative?

Ans. Yes, students are involved in activities related to design, craft, and creative thinking.

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

Ans. Yes, the school has family nights, talent shows, and seasonal celebrations.

Q5. Are students given the opportunities to lead or help in activities around the school?

Ans. Yes, students can take on student roles like classroom helper or activity leader to build a sense of 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

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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