- Enrollment
- 3,773
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Katy, TX
Jeanette Hayes El
Federal NCES profile for Jeanette Hayes El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482517007336
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jeanette Hayes El earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #7 of 54
- schools in Katy · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11:1
- small classes for Texas
- 38.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Jeanette Hayes El has class sizes smaller than 85% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jeanette Hayes El ranks #7 of 54 schools in Katy, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Jeanette Hayes El held near 602 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 47.6 → 48.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 482517007336 · Katy, TX Other · MID · TRAD
515 enr · 11:1 · 38.5% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Seven Lakes H S (3,773 students)
Jeanette Hayes El held near 602 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 47.6 → 48.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Jeanette Hayes 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 515
Jeanette Hayes El
515 students
What this shows Jeanette Hayes El reports 515 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jeanette Hayes El compares
Jeanette Hayes 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 25% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.5% | ▼ 38% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 515 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
515
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
11:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 15% in Texas - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 515 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 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
White 45.0%
Hispanic or Latino 22.3%
Asian 18.1%
Two or More 8.7%
African American 5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 45.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.4, Jeanette Hayes 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 Jeanette Hayes 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 Jeanette Hayes 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 (~515 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jeanette Hayes El
How many students attend Jeanette Hayes El?
Jeanette Hayes El has 515 students enrolled. It is a public school in Katy, TX. CCD year-over-year: 610 (2022-23) → 602 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jeanette Hayes El?
The student-teacher ratio at Jeanette Hayes El is 11:1, which is 25% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 30% 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 Jeanette Hayes El?
38.5% of students at Jeanette Hayes El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jeanette Hayes El?
The largest demographic group at Jeanette Hayes El is White at 45.0% of enrollment, in Katy, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jeanette Hayes El?
Jeanette Hayes El has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Jeanette Hayes El rank among schools in Katy?
By Resource Investment Index, Jeanette Hayes El ranks #7 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 Jeanette Hayes 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.