- Enrollment
- 3,707
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Katy, TX
Jowell El
Federal NCES profile for Jowell El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 481611006236
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jowell El earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Katy · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 78.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Jowell El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jowell El ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Katy, TX.
School address
District: Cypress-Fairbanks Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481611006236 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Jowell El held near 575 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-30 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 44.9 → 42.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-30 students YoY 481611006236 · Katy, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
574 enr · 13:1 · 78.2% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Bridgeland H S (3,707 students)
Jowell El held near 575 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-30 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 44.9 → 42.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Jowell El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bridgeland H S
Bridgeland H S
3,707 students
- Cypress Woods
Cypress Woods H S
3,469 students
- Cypress Ranch
Cypress Ranch H S
3,463 students
- Jersey Village
Jersey Village H S
3,323 students
- Cypress Creek
Cypress Creek H S
3,222 students
- This school 574
Jowell El
574 students
What this shows Jowell El reports 574 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jowell El compares
Jowell 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 12% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.2% | ▲ 26% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 574 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
574
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 34% in Texas - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,693
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 287 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
38
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 61.0%
African American 25.8%
White 6.3%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.5, Jowell El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cypress-Fairbanks Isd reports $10,693 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jowell El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeland H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cypress Woods H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cypress Ranch H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jersey Village H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cypress Creek H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jowell El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,469
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 3,463
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 3,323
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 3,222
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~574 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jowell El
How many students attend Jowell El?
Jowell El has 574 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Katy, TX. CCD year-over-year: 605 (2022-23) → 575 (2023-24), nearly flat (-30).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jowell El?
The student-teacher ratio at Jowell El is 13:1, which is 12% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 17% 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 Jowell El?
78.2% of students at Jowell El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jowell El?
The largest demographic group at Jowell El is Hispanic or Latino at 61.0% of enrollment, in Katy, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jowell El?
Jowell 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 Jowell El rank among elementary schools in Katy?
By Resource Investment Index, Jowell El ranks #1 of 3 elementary 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 elementary schools in Katy on the city page.
What other schools are in Cypress-Fairbanks Isd?
Besides Jowell El, Cypress-Fairbanks Isd also operates Bridgeland H S (3,707 students), Cypress Woods H S (3,469 students), and Cypress Ranch H S (3,463 students). See the Cypress-Fairbanks Isd district page for the complete list.