- Enrollment
- 3,773
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Katy, TX
Katy El
Federal NCES profile for Katy El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482517002808
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Katy El earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #18 of 54
- schools in Katy · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 23.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Katy El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Katy El ranks #18 of 54 schools in Katy, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Katy El held near 702 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 48.5 → 51.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 482517002808 · Katy, TX Other · MID · TRAD
699 enr · 14.6:1 · 23.0% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Seven Lakes H S (3,773 students)
Katy El held near 702 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 48.5 → 51.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Katy 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 699
Katy El
699 students
What this shows Katy El reports 699 students on the CCD universe file.
How Katy El compares
Katy 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 | 14.6:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.0% | ▼ 63% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 699 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
699
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 55% in Texas - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.4%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 699 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 53.1%
Hispanic or Latino 24.5%
African American 12.3%
Asian 5.2%
Two or More 5.0%
Largest group: White at 53.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.8, Katy 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 Katy 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 Katy 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 (~699 students)
Frequently asked questions about Katy El
How many students attend Katy El?
Katy El has 699 students enrolled. It is a public school in Katy, TX. CCD year-over-year: 682 (2022-23) → 702 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Katy El?
The student-teacher ratio at Katy El is 14.6:1, which is 1% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 7% 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 Katy El?
23.0% of students at Katy El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Katy El?
The largest demographic group at Katy El is White at 53.1% of enrollment, in Katy, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Katy El?
Katy El has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Katy El rank among schools in Katy?
By Resource Investment Index, Katy El ranks #18 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 Katy 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.