Enrollment
995
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fulshear, TX
James E Randolph El
Federal NCES profile for James E Randolph El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482517012839
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James E Randolph El earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Fulshear · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 7.8%
- free-lunch eligible
James E Randolph El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James E Randolph El ranks #1 of 4 schools in Fulshear, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
72.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
7.8%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-87% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How James E Randolph El compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at James E Randolph El
James E Randolph El is a lower-poverty, large combined-grade school in Fulshear, Texas, enrolling 995 students.
At 13.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Texas median, within a few percentage points of the 14.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 7.8% free-meal eligibility runs 87% below the Texas average.
Enrollment of 995 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 396 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #79.
Its student body is led by White (50%) and Asian (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 995 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.4% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Katy Isd also operates Seven Lakes H S (3,773 students) and Cinco Ranch H S (3,740 students) alongside James E Randolph El.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How James E Randolph El compares
James E Randolph El on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.8% | ▼ 87% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 995 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
995
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
7.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 87% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 45% in Texas - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
5.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,068
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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 995 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 49.5%
Asian 25.3%
Hispanic or Latino 16.3%
Two or More 5.2%
African American 3.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 49.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.1, James E Randolph El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Katy Isd, which includes James E Randolph El.
$11,068
Per student
-19%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.4%
State 35.6%
Federal 10.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How James E Randolph El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seven Lakes H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cinco Ranch H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Katy H S | Larger | Higher 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 James E Randolph El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,773
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~995 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about James E Randolph El
How many students attend James E Randolph El?
James E Randolph El has 995 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fulshear, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James E Randolph El?
The student-teacher ratio at James E Randolph El is 13.8:1, which is 6% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 12% 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 James E Randolph El?
7.8% of students at James E Randolph El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James E Randolph El?
The largest demographic group at James E Randolph El is White at 49.5% of enrollment, in Fulshear, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James E Randolph El?
James E Randolph El has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does James E Randolph El rank among schools in Fulshear?
By Resource Investment Index, James E Randolph El ranks #1 of 4 schools in Fulshear, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fulshear on the city page.
Is James E Randolph El a good school?
James E Randolph El earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Katy Isd?
Besides James E Randolph 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.
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