Del Rio and Laughlin AFB are in the San Felipe-Del Rio
Consolidated Independent School District. There are 8 elementary schools (K-5)
and one for the 6th Grade in the district. Children (K-5) living on
Laughlin will attend Ruben Chavira Elementary School.
Children must be
age 5 by Sept 1 to begin Kindergarten. Elementary schools go through
Grade 6.
A half-day pre-kindergarten program is available for children
who are at least 4 years old on September 1 and who are eligible because they
cannot speak/understand English, because they are homeless or in foster care, or
because they are economically disadvantaged. If you think your child or children
are eligible, contact the school principal.
The schools offer breakfast
and lunch programs - free and reduced-price meals are available for qualifying
families; the application is part of the school registration package. Most of
the school cafeterias offer a full meal, as well sales of pizza, hamburgers,
etc. Vending machines available to students include nutritious
choices.
Bus transportation to and from school is available for students
who live more than 1 mile from the school.
Brackettville, Comstock and
Eagle Pass also have elementary schools, but they are located at least 30
minutes or more away from Del Rio. For more information on elementary
schools in Del Rio, Comstock, or Brackettville you can go to "Contacts/Links" or
click "Quick Links" and visit to "Schools."