At a glance
Reported students
790
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
49
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
90th percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
631
Col Santos Benavides El: 790 reported students.
State peer staffing position
75th percentile
16.1:1 reported; state peer median 14.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 842
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50.84
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.6:1
What the reported data says about Col Santos Benavides El
Col Santos Benavides El is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Laredo. It is one of 51 current school records connected to United ISD. NCES reports 790 students for 2024–25.
Among 4,659 elementary schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 519 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 90th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.1:1, close to the Texas median of 14.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (93.9%) and Asian (3.2%). English learners represent 44.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 6.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Col Santos Benavides El
- 1How do the reported 16.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 49 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 44.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 6.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 36.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.4%
- Hispanic93.9%
- Black1%
- Asian3.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in United ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Prada El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
788 reported students
San Isidro El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
794 reported students
Julia Bird Jones Muller El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
768 reported students
John W Arndt El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
766 reported students
Veterans Memorial El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
815 reported students
Rodolfo C Centeno El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
824 reported students
Public schools near Col Santos Benavides El
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roberto J Santos El Elementary · United ISD | PK–05 | 584 | 0.7 mi |
| Charles Borchers El Elementary · United ISD | PK–05 | 456 | 1 mi |
| Dr Malakoff El Elementary · United ISD | PK–05 | 599 | 1.3 mi |
| Matias de Llano El Elementary · United ISD | PK–05 | 453 | 1.4 mi |
| San Isidro El Elementary · United ISD | PK–05 | 794 | 2 mi |
| Trautmann El Elementary · United ISD | PK–05 | 661 | 2.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Col Santos Benavides El
What grades does Col Santos Benavides El serve?
Col Santos Benavides El reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in United ISD.
How many students attend Col Santos Benavides El?
Col Santos Benavides El reported 790 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 90th percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 842 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Col Santos Benavides El?
The calculated ratio is 16.1:1, based on 790 students and 49 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 14.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Col Santos Benavides El a public, charter, or magnet school?
Col Santos Benavides El is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on United ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Col Santos Benavides El students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
36.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Col Santos Benavides El in?
Col Santos Benavides El is part of United ISD, based in Laredo, TX, which operates 51 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Col Santos Benavides El?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Roberto J Santos El (0.7 mi), Charles Borchers El (1 mi), Dr Malakoff El (1.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.