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#211 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 3% in state

James E Randolph EL

Elementary School · Katy ISD · Fulshear, TX

A Katy ISD elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.

5303 FLEWELLEN OAKS LN, Fulshear, TX 77441

  • Math 80% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 84% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.3Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data10
Annual Change-1.61 pts/yr
Data Period2014–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics9.5Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency80% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency84% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg+36.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+29.7 pts
Overall Proficiency82% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)68% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+13.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile93th
Resources & Environment8.1Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.7:1
District spending per student$11,284
Chronic Absenteeism4.7%

Students at James E Randolph EL score 82% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency80%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency84%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 11-year record (2014–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 82% in 2024.

Show all 10 years
2014
Math
96%
ELA
97%
2015
Math
94%
ELA
95%
2016
Math
93%
ELA
95%
2017
Math
78%
ELA
79%
2018
Math
84%
ELA
77%
2019
Math
84%
ELA
77%
2020*
Math
79%
ELA
73%
2021*
Math
79%
ELA
73%
2022
Math
80%
ELA
85%
2024
Math
80%
ELA
84%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 85% (multi-year average, 2014-2024) · reading/ELA 84% (multi-year average, 2014-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 20 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

10.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where James E Randolph 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 36Car-Dependent
  • Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average422/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fulshear), 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

$177,591

Median home value

$557,300

Median rent

$1,923/mo

College educated

66%

Homeownership

92.7%

Poverty rate

3.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77441; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Fred and Patti Shafer ELEnrollment path unverified9.1PK–50.5 mi1,044Compare →
Stanley C Stanley ELEnrollment path unverified9.3PK–51.0 mi887Compare →
Kids R Kids #46 TxPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K1.2 mi12Compare →
Keiko Davidson ELEnrollment path unverified9.1PK–51.3 mi995Compare →

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
#11 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

James E Randolph EL is listed in KATY ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About James E Randolph EL

James E Randolph EL is a public elementary school in Fulshear, TX, part of Katy ISD, serving approximately 1,032 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #211 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about James E Randolph EL

What grades does James E Randolph EL serve?

James E Randolph EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend James E Randolph EL?

James E Randolph EL has an enrollment of approximately 1,032 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at James E Randolph EL?

The student-teacher ratio at James E Randolph EL is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does James E Randolph EL rank in TX?

James E Randolph EL ranks #211 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is James E Randolph EL's MySchoolScout rating?

James E Randolph 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 James E Randolph EL?

Based on loaded state assessment records, James E Randolph EL has 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024).

Is James E Randolph EL a charter school?

No, James E Randolph EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is James E Randolph EL a Title I school?

No, James E Randolph EL is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for James E Randolph EL?

10.8% of students at James E Randolph 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
1,032
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
70
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Fort Bend County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
4.7%
Area population (ZIP 77441)
32,905
Area average commute
39.1 min
Area median age
38.3
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 77441; 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, 2014-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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