- Enrollment
- 3,773
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Katy, TX
Jenks El
Federal NCES profile for Jenks El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482517013093
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jenks 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.
- #7 of 54
- schools in Katy · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 20.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Jenks El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jenks El ranks #7 of 54 schools in Katy, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Jenks El held near 1,448 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 101.5 → 107.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 482517013093 · Katy, TX Other · MID · TRAD
1,356 enr · 13.4:1 · 20.2% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Seven Lakes H S (3,773 students)
Jenks El held near 1,448 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 101.5 → 107.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Jenks 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 1,356
Jenks El
1,356 students
What this shows Jenks El reports 1,356 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jenks El compares
Jenks 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 9% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.2% | ▼ 67% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,356 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,356
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 39% in Texas - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.0%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 678 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 41.0%
Asian 30.1%
White 16.4%
African American 7.3%
Two or More 4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 41.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.7, Jenks 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 Jenks 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 | 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 Jenks 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 (~1,356 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jenks El
How many students attend Jenks El?
Jenks El has 1,356 students enrolled. It is a public school in Katy, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,434 (2022-23) → 1,448 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jenks El?
The student-teacher ratio at Jenks El is 13.4:1, which is 9% 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 Jenks El?
20.2% of students at Jenks El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jenks El?
The largest demographic group at Jenks El is Hispanic or Latino at 41.0% of enrollment, in Katy, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jenks El?
Jenks 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 Jenks El rank among schools in Katy?
By Resource Investment Index, Jenks 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 Jenks 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.