Rodolfo C Centeno Elementary School Guide (2026 List)

About Rodolfo C Centeno El

Rodolfo C Centeno Elementary School is at 2710 La Pita Mangana Road, Laredo, TX 78046, named after Rodolfo C. Centeno, a former school board member recognized for his advocacy for public education in Laredo. The school runs Pre-K through fifth grade under United Independent School District. With 801 students enrolled, Centeno is one of the largest elementary campuses in UISD. The student-teacher ratio is 17:1. The student body is evenly split at 50% male and 50% female. State testing shows 48% of students reached math proficiency and 53% reached reading proficiency, both above Texas state averages. The school earned a US News Best Elementary Schools award badge, with two full-time counselors on campus and 47 teachers averaging 12 years of experience and 10 years at the school. Centeno draws students through UISD attendance zone boundaries for the La Pita Mangana corridor. Local housing values near campus average around $230,000, consistent with current Laredo data. Ranked #1,186 in Texas and recognized with a US News award, Centeno is a strong performer among the best elementary schools in Texas.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 48%

Reading 53%

State average proficiency is 48% in Math and 53% in Reading.

47

Full-time Teachers

17 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

801

Total Students

$66547

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 0.62%

Asian 0%

Hispanic 99.38%

Black 0%

Two+ Races 0%

Native Am. 0%

White

0.62%

Asian

0%

Hispanic

99.38%

Black

0%

Two+ Races

0%

Native Am.

0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 801

49.69%

398 Female

50.31%

403 Male

Student Population

801 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

801 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Rodolfo C Centeno El Contact Information

Address

2710 LA PITA MANGANA RD, LAREDO, TX, 78046

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Phone

(956) 473-8800

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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

Rodolfo C Centeno Elementary participated in UISD's 2025 TIA Summit, where teachers across the district recognized for their effectiveness under the Teacher Incentive Allotment program gathered for a formal recognition event. The school's two full-time counselors continued supporting students through the 2025-26 year, a staffing feature the school has maintained despite budget pressures that led other UISD campuses to drop to a single counselor. Centeno's registration for the 2026-27 school year opened February 2, 2026, per the official UISD Open Enrollment announcement.

FAQ

Q1. Why does Centeno Elementary have two school counselors?

Ans. The school employs two counselors to support its large student population and provide accessible guidance.

Q2. What bilingual programs does Centeno Elementary offer?

Ans. About 54% of students are enrolled in bilingual or ELD programs.

Q3. Does Centeno Elementary have a GATE program?

Ans. Yes, through United ISD.

Q4. What community events does Centeno Elementary participate in?

Ans. The school participates in STREAM Day and GT Showcase programs.

Q5. What is the feeder pattern for students?

Ans. Students continue to UISD south-side middle schools and United South High School.

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

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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

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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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