C.L. Milton Elementary School in Laredo, Texas on DonorsChoose

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About this school

C.L. Milton Elementary School is an urban public school in Laredo, Texas that is part of Laredo Independent School District. It serves 649 students in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 13.8:1. Its teachers have had 15 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Title 1

Grades Pre-K - 5

649 Students

47 Teachers

2500 E Ash St

Laredo, TX 78043 View local requests

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C.L. Milton Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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C.L. Milton Elementary School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

99%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

C.L. Milton Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Mar 17, 2026

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