- Enrollment
- 3,707
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Katy, TX
Walker El
Federal NCES profile for Walker El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481611008810
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walker El earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #45 of 54
- schools in Katy · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 70.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Walker El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Walker El ranks #45 of 54 schools in Katy, TX.
School address
District: Cypress-Fairbanks Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481611008810 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-212 students YoY
Walker El shrank from 1,025 students in 2022-23 to 813 in 2023-24 (-20.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 64.4 → 60.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-212 students YoY 481611008810 · Katy, TX Other · MID · TRAD
984 enr · 15.4:1 · 70.8% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Bridgeland H S (3,707 students)
Walker El shrank from 1,025 students in 2022-23 to 813 in 2023-24 (-20.7%). Teacher FTE lost 64.4 → 60.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Walker 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 984
Walker El
984 students
What this shows Walker El reports 984 students on the CCD universe file.
How Walker El compares
Walker El is a shrinking 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.8% | ▲ 14% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 984 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
984
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 64% in Texas - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 492 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
43
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 52.7%
African American 30.9%
White 7.3%
Asian 4.5%
Two or More 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.7, Walker 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 Walker 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jersey Village H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cypress Creek H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walker 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 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 (~984 students)
Frequently asked questions about Walker El
How many students attend Walker El?
Walker El has 984 students enrolled. It is a public school in Katy, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,025 (2022-23) → 813 (2023-24), down 212.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walker El?
The student-teacher ratio at Walker El is 15.4:1, which is 5% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Walker El?
70.8% of students at Walker El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walker El?
The largest demographic group at Walker El is Hispanic or Latino at 52.7% of enrollment, in Katy, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walker El?
Walker El has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Walker El rank among schools in Katy?
By Resource Investment Index, Walker El ranks #45 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 Cypress-Fairbanks Isd?
Besides Walker 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.