Excellent
#210 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 2% in state
- Math 76% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 81% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Fred and Patti Shafer EL score 78% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 17 points across the 13-year record (2012–2024) and has held near 79% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 86% (multi-year average, 2012-2024) · reading/ELA 86% (multi-year average, 2012-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
25.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Fred and Patti Shafer EL sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Houston map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 43Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,484/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Katy), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$146,105
Median home value
$450,100
Median rent
$2,044/mo
College educated
66.3%
Homeownership
71%
Poverty rate
6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77494; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James E Randolph ELEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 1,032 | Compare → |
| Kids R Kids #46 TxPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.7 mi | 12 | Compare → |
| Keiko Davidson ELEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 995 | Compare → |
| Stanley C Stanley ELEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 887 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Katy ISD
- Schools in district
- 78
- Rank in district
- #10 of 71
- District spending per student
- $11,284NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fred and Patti Shafer EL is listed in KATY ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fred and Patti Shafer EL
Fred and Patti Shafer EL is a public elementary school in Katy, TX, part of Katy ISD, serving approximately 1,044 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #210 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fred and Patti Shafer EL
What grades does Fred and Patti Shafer EL serve?
Fred and Patti Shafer EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Fred and Patti Shafer EL?
Fred and Patti Shafer EL has an enrollment of approximately 1,044 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fred and Patti Shafer EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Fred and Patti Shafer EL is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fred and Patti Shafer EL rank in TX?
Fred and Patti Shafer EL ranks #210 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Fred and Patti Shafer EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Fred and Patti Shafer EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Fred and Patti Shafer EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fred and Patti Shafer EL has 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Is Fred and Patti Shafer EL a charter school?
No, Fred and Patti Shafer EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fred and Patti Shafer EL a Title I school?
No, Fred and Patti Shafer EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fred and Patti Shafer EL?
25.9% of students at Fred and Patti Shafer EL qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 1,044
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 75
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Fort Bend County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.4%
- Phone
- (281) 234-1906
- Area population (ZIP 77494)
- 137,213
- Area average commute
- 34 min
- Area median age
- 38.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 77494; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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