- Enrollment
- 3,773
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Katy, TX
Roberta Wright Rylander El
Federal NCES profile for Roberta Wright Rylander El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482517010764
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 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
Roberta Wright Rylander El earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #18 of 54
- schools in Katy · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 41.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Roberta Wright Rylander El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Roberta Wright Rylander El ranks #18 of 54 schools in Katy, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Roberta Wright Rylander El held near 1,078 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 79.2 → 82.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 482517010764 · Katy, TX Other · MID · TRAD
1,034 enr · 13.1:1 · 41.0% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Seven Lakes H S (3,773 students)
Roberta Wright Rylander El held near 1,078 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 79.2 → 82.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Roberta Wright Rylander 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 1,034
Roberta Wright Rylander El
1,034 students
What this shows Roberta Wright Rylander El reports 1,034 students on the CCD universe file.
How Roberta Wright Rylander El compares
Roberta Wright Rylander 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.0% | ▼ 34% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,034 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,034
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 35% in Texas - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
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 1034 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 36.8%
White 26.3%
Asian 19.5%
African American 10.3%
Two or More 6.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 36.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.2, Roberta Wright Rylander 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 Roberta Wright Rylander 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 Roberta Wright Rylander 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 (~1,034 students)
Frequently asked questions about Roberta Wright Rylander El
How many students attend Roberta Wright Rylander El?
Roberta Wright Rylander El has 1,034 students enrolled. It is a public school in Katy, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,088 (2022-23) → 1,078 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roberta Wright Rylander El?
The student-teacher ratio at Roberta Wright Rylander El is 13.1:1, which is 11% 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 Roberta Wright Rylander El?
41.0% of students at Roberta Wright Rylander El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Roberta Wright Rylander El?
The largest demographic group at Roberta Wright Rylander El is Hispanic or Latino at 36.8% of enrollment, in Katy, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Roberta Wright Rylander El?
Roberta Wright Rylander 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 Roberta Wright Rylander El rank among schools in Katy?
By Resource Investment Index, Roberta Wright Rylander 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 Roberta Wright Rylander 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.