Average
#3292 of 8,547 schools in TX
Top 39% in state
Settlers Way EL
Elementary School · FORT BEND ISD
3015 SETTLERS WAY DR, Sugar Land, TX 77479
Enrollment
690
Student-Teacher
14.1:1
Score
6.8
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
690
Student-Teacher
14.1:1
Score
6.8
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Updated
2022-23
Updated 2022-23
How this school compares
In Sugar Land
#17 of 33
public schools
Texas elementary schools
#1,646 of 4,678
In district
#28 of 78
FORT BEND ISD
Academic performance
8.4 / 10
Very strong
About Settlers Way EL
Settlers Way Elementary serves 690 students in prekindergarten through fifth grade in Sugar Land's affluent 77479 zip code. With a student-teacher ratio of 14.1:1 and 49 full-time equivalent teachers, the school provides solid individual attention for its young learners. The school demonstrates strong academic performance, earning a 7.5 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout and ranking in the 86th percentile statewide at #1238 out of 8598 Texas elementary schools.
Students show solid proficiency rates with 60% meeting or exceeding standards in English Language Arts and reading, while 62% demonstrate proficiency in mathematics across all grade levels. Settlers Way Elementary benefits from its location in an educated and economically stable community, where 67% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher and the median household income reaches $154,658. The neighborhood's low poverty rate of just 3.9% reflects the area's prosperity, with median home values around $437,500.
As a regular public elementary school, Settlers Way provides a traditional educational foundation for students in their crucial early learning years. The school operates within Sugar Land's mid-size city environment in Fort Bend County, serving families in one of the Houston metropolitan area's most sought-after suburban communities.
Score Breakdown
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Settlers Way EL — Students at Settlers Way EL score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
34.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores TX EDFACTS (2020-21)
Based on 4 test records from TX state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.0/10.
How Settlers Way EL Compares
See how Settlers Way EL performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Performance Trends
Math proficiency has declined from 69% (2019) to 55% (2021). Reading/ELA proficiency has declined from 64% (2019) to 56% (2021).
Location
3015 SETTLERS WAY DR, Sugar Land, TX 77479
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Settlers Way EL may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. COMMONWEALTH EL (rated 8.1/10, 1.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is SOUTHMINSTER SCHOOL (rated 7.7/10, 1.5 miles away, in nearby Missouri City), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, LEXINGTON CREEK EL (rated 7.1/10, 1.2 miles away, in nearby Missouri City), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Sugar Land, see our Sugar Land schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.0 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| CHRIST CHURCH SCHOOL Sugar Land | 0.5 mi | — |
| FIRST COLONY MIDDLE Sugar Land | 0.5 mi | 5.7 |
| PRIMROSE SCHOOL OF FIRST COLONY Sugar Land | 0.6 mi | — |
| AUSTIN PARKWAY EL Sugar Land | 0.7 mi | 6.4 |
| COLONY BEND EL Sugar Land | 0.9 mi | 5.8 |
| FIRST COLONY MONTESSORI SOUTH Sugar Land | 1.0 mi | — |
| THE WIDE SCHOOL Missouri City | 1.1 mi | 6.1 |
| KIDS R KIDS #12 TX Missouri City | 1.1 mi | — |
| LEXINGTON CREEK EL Missouri City | 1.2 mi | 7.1 |
| HIGHLANDS EL Sugar Land | 1.5 mi | 6.9 |
| SOUTHMINSTER SCHOOL Missouri City | 1.5 mi | 7.7 |
| COMMONWEALTH EL Sugar Land | 1.7 mi | 8.1 |
| THE WALDEN SCHOOL Sugar Land | 1.7 mi | — |
| TRUE KNIGHT ACADEMY Sugar Land | 1.8 mi | — |
| CASA DEI BAMBINI Missouri City | 1.8 mi | — |
| THE LITTLE VILLAGE SCHOOL Missouri City | 1.9 mi | — |
| THE TOWNE CREEK SCHOOL Missouri City | 1.8 mi | — |
| KIDDIE ACADEMY OF MISSOURI CITY TEXAS Missouri City | 1.8 mi | — |
| RIVERSTONE MONTESSORI LLC Sugar Land | 2.1 mi | — |
| QUAIL VALLEY MIDDLE Missouri City | 2.0 mi | 6.5 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 77479 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$162,381
Median Home Value
$462,200
Median Rent
$1,997/mo
Population
92,355
College Educated
68.4%
Homeownership
83%
Avg Commute
31.4 min
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Median Age
40.9
Community Profile
The community surrounding Settlers Way EL has a median household income of $162,381. It is a well-educated community where 68% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $462,200, with a median rent of $1,997/month. The local poverty rate of 3.7% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 31 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Settlers Way EL
What grades does Settlers Way EL serve?
Settlers Way EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Settlers Way EL?
Settlers Way EL has an enrollment of approximately 690 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Settlers Way EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Settlers Way EL is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Settlers Way EL rank in TX?
Settlers Way EL is ranked #3292 out of 8,547 schools in TX.
What is Settlers Way EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Settlers Way EL has a composite rating of 6.8 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, and school environment into a single score. Equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Settlers Way EL?
Based on the most recent state assessment data, Settlers Way EL has 62.0% math proficiency and 60.0% reading/ELA proficiency.
Is Settlers Way EL a charter school?
No, Settlers Way EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Settlers Way EL a Title I school?
No, Settlers Way EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Settlers Way EL?
34.2% of students at Settlers Way 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.
Neighborhood Context
- City Safety
- Elevated (1,463/100K)
FBI UCR 2024. City-level (Sugar Land). Data >1 year old.
Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 690
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 34.2%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Fort Bend County
- Phone
- (281) 634-4360
- Data Year
- 2023–2024
Resources & Links
District
FORT BEND ISD- District Enrollment
- 80,206
- Schools in District
- 83
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $10,520
- District Rank
- #28 of 78
Other Schools in This District
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