- Enrollment
- 3,773
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Katy, TX
Fred and Patti Shafer El
Federal NCES profile for Fred and Patti Shafer El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482517012499
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fred and Patti Shafer El earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #5 of 54
- schools in Katy · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Texas
- 24.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Fred and Patti Shafer El has class sizes smaller than 76% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fred and Patti Shafer El ranks #5 of 54 schools in Katy, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-47 students YoY
Fred and Patti Shafer El held near 1,044 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-47 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 77.6 → 75.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-47 students YoY 482517012499 · Katy, TX Other · MID · TRAD
935 enr · 12.1:1 · 24.2% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Seven Lakes H S (3,773 students)
Fred and Patti Shafer El held near 1,044 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-47 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 77.6 → 75.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Fred and Patti Shafer 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 935
Fred and Patti Shafer El
935 students
What this shows Fred and Patti Shafer El reports 935 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fred and Patti Shafer El compares
Fred and Patti Shafer 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 18% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.2% | ▼ 61% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 935 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
935
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 24% in Texas - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
6.4%
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 935 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 38.5%
White 27.4%
Hispanic or Latino 17.5%
African American 10.4%
Two or More 5.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Asian at 38.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.2, Fred and Patti Shafer 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 Fred and Patti Shafer El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seven Lakes H S | Larger | Similar 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 | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fred and Patti Shafer 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 (~935 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fred and Patti Shafer El
How many students attend Fred and Patti Shafer El?
Fred and Patti Shafer El has 935 students enrolled. It is a public school in Katy, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,091 (2022-23) → 1,044 (2023-24), nearly flat (-47).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fred and Patti Shafer El?
The student-teacher ratio at Fred and Patti Shafer El is 12.1:1, which is 18% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 23% 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 Fred and Patti Shafer El?
24.2% of students at Fred and Patti Shafer El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fred and Patti Shafer El?
The largest demographic group at Fred and Patti Shafer El is Asian at 38.5% of enrollment, in Katy, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fred and Patti Shafer El?
Fred and Patti Shafer El has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Fred and Patti Shafer El rank among schools in Katy?
By Resource Investment Index, Fred and Patti Shafer El ranks #5 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 Fred and Patti Shafer 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.