- Enrollment
- 3,773
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Katy, TX
Edna Mae Fielder El
Federal NCES profile for Edna Mae Fielder El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482517004621
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edna Mae Fielder El earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #11 of 54
- schools in Katy · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 34.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Edna Mae Fielder El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edna Mae Fielder El ranks #11 of 54 schools in Katy, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Edna Mae Fielder El held near 923 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 71.1 → 69.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-32 students YoY 482517004621 · Katy, TX Other · MID · TRAD
945 enr · 13.3:1 · 34.0% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Seven Lakes H S (3,773 students)
Edna Mae Fielder El held near 923 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 71.1 → 69.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Edna Mae Fielder El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Seven Lakes H
Seven Lakes H S
3,773 students
- Cinco Ranch H
Cinco Ranch H S
3,740 students
- Katy H S
Katy H S
3,543 students
- Paetow H S
Paetow H S
3,447 students
- Taylor H S
Taylor H S
3,384 students
- This school 945
Edna Mae Fielder El
945 students
What this shows Edna Mae Fielder El reports 945 students on the CCD universe file.
How Edna Mae Fielder El compares
Edna Mae Fielder El held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.0% | ▼ 45% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 945 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
945
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 38% in Texas - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,284
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 945 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 37.9%
White 37.1%
Asian 14.2%
African American 6.5%
Two or More 4.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 37.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.2, Edna Mae Fielder El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Katy Isd reports $11,284 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Edna Mae Fielder El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seven Lakes H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cinco Ranch H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Katy H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paetow H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Taylor H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edna Mae Fielder El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,740
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 3,543
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 3,447
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 3,384
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~945 students)
Frequently asked questions about Edna Mae Fielder El
How many students attend Edna Mae Fielder El?
Edna Mae Fielder El has 945 students enrolled. It is a public school in Katy, TX. CCD year-over-year: 955 (2022-23) → 923 (2023-24), nearly flat (-32).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edna Mae Fielder El?
The student-teacher ratio at Edna Mae Fielder El is 13.3:1, which is 10% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Edna Mae Fielder El?
34.0% of students at Edna Mae Fielder El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edna Mae Fielder El?
The largest demographic group at Edna Mae Fielder El is Hispanic or Latino at 37.9% of enrollment, in Katy, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edna Mae Fielder El?
Edna Mae Fielder El has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Edna Mae Fielder El rank among schools in Katy?
By Resource Investment Index, Edna Mae Fielder El ranks #11 of 54 schools in Katy, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Katy on the city page.
What other schools are in Katy Isd?
Besides Edna Mae Fielder El, Katy Isd also operates Seven Lakes H S (3,773 students), Cinco Ranch H S (3,740 students), and Katy H S (3,543 students). See the Katy Isd district page for the complete list.