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Octavio Salinas Elementary School

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About this school

Octavio Salinas Elementary School is an urban public school in Laredo, Texas that is part of United Independent School District. It serves 740 students in grades K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 16.4:1. Its teachers have had 5 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Title 1

Grades K - 5

740 Students

45 Teachers

3611 Alfredo Cantu Dr

Laredo, TX 78046 View local requests

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Octavio Salinas Elementary School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

100%

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.

Octavio Salinas Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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Octavio Salinas Elementary School

$2,085

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Octavio Salinas Elementary School has received support from 6 individuals from Texas and 4 individuals out-of-state.

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Octavio Salinas Elementary School

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Octavio Salinas Elementary School

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