Robb Elementary School, Primary school in Uvalde, Texas.
Robb Elementary School is a primary school in Uvalde, Texas. The single-story complex holds classrooms, offices, and outdoor areas where children would play during breaks.
An attack on May 24, 2022, claimed the lives of 19 children and two teachers. Authorities closed the building permanently afterward, with demolition and replacement planned.
The school served a student population of approximately 600 students, with 90 percent being Hispanic and many from economically disadvantaged families.
The grounds are no longer used for school activities and remain closed to the public. Visitors can find memorials and remembrance sites in the surrounding area honoring the victims.
Investigations revealed that responders waited 77 minutes before entering the classrooms. This delay prompted changes to emergency protocols for schools across Texas and beyond.
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