- Enrollment
- 3,401
- Students per teacher
- 29.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Katy, TX
Kathleen Joerger Lindsey El
Federal NCES profile for Kathleen Joerger Lindsey El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482658013544
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kathleen Joerger Lindsey El earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #26 of 54
- schools in Katy · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 16.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Kathleen Joerger Lindsey El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kathleen Joerger Lindsey El ranks #26 of 54 schools in Katy, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+73 students YoY
Kathleen Joerger Lindsey El grew from 1,131 students in 2022-23 to 1,204 in 2023-24 (+6.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 63.2 → 60.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+73 students YoY 482658013544 · Katy, TX Other · MID · TRAD
923 enr · 14.7:1 · 16.5% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Fulshear H S (3,401 students)
Kathleen Joerger Lindsey El grew from 1,131 students in 2022-23 to 1,204 in 2023-24 (+6.5%). Teacher FTE lost 63.2 → 60.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Kathleen Joerger Lindsey El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fulshear H S
Fulshear H S
3,401 students
- Dean Leaman J
Dean Leaman J H School
2,888 students
- Foster H S
Foster H S
2,747 students
- George Ranch H
George Ranch H S
2,337 students
- Briscoe J H
Briscoe J H
2,003 students
- This school 923
Kathleen Joerger Lindsey El
923 students
What this shows Kathleen Joerger Lindsey El reports 923 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kathleen Joerger Lindsey El compares
Kathleen Joerger Lindsey El is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▼ 0% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.5% | ▼ 73% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 923 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
923
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 56% in Texas - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,664
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 923 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 33.5%
Hispanic or Latino 24.9%
Asian 21.8%
African American 15.5%
Two or More 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 33.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.3, Kathleen Joerger Lindsey El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lamar Cisd reports $10,664 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kathleen Joerger Lindsey El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fulshear H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dean Leaman J H School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Foster H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| George Ranch H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Briscoe J H | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kathleen Joerger Lindsey El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,888
- Students per teacher
- 29.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,747
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 2,337
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,003
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~923 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kathleen Joerger Lindsey El
How many students attend Kathleen Joerger Lindsey El?
Kathleen Joerger Lindsey El has 923 students enrolled. It is a public school in Katy, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,131 (2022-23) → 1,204 (2023-24), up 73.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kathleen Joerger Lindsey El?
The student-teacher ratio at Kathleen Joerger Lindsey El is 14.7:1, which is 0% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kathleen Joerger Lindsey El?
16.5% of students at Kathleen Joerger Lindsey El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kathleen Joerger Lindsey El?
The largest demographic group at Kathleen Joerger Lindsey El is White at 33.5% of enrollment, in Katy, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kathleen Joerger Lindsey El?
Kathleen Joerger Lindsey El has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 Kathleen Joerger Lindsey El rank among schools in Katy?
By Resource Investment Index, Kathleen Joerger Lindsey El ranks #26 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 Lamar Cisd?
Besides Kathleen Joerger Lindsey El, Lamar Cisd also operates Fulshear H S (3,401 students), Dean Leaman J H School (2,888 students), and Foster H S (2,747 students). See the Lamar Cisd district page for the complete list.