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GALATAS EL

9001 COCHRANS CROSSING DR, THE WOODLANDS, TX 77381CONROE ISD →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–04Non-Charter
789
Students
Total enrolled
$14,087
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
16.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 9% vs nat'l
57/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↑ 13% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 789 students in grades PK–04 in THE WOODLANDS, Texas.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,087 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Above-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 57th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

GALATAS EL is a large elementary in THE WOODLANDS, Texas, serving grades PK–04 with 789 students. The district invests $14,087 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. With only 8% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at GALATAS EL

789
Total Students
16.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
8%
Free Lunch
47
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–04) are served by this school
Gender Distribution403 male · 386 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility8%
National avg 52% · 65 students
Student Composition
11%
62%
18%
Asian11%
White62%
Hispanic / Latino18%
Black2%
Multiracial6%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 481500001763

Academic Outcomes at GALATAS EL

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
57
/ 100
Above-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 57th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 95th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 77381

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,087Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,087
State avg
$18,277
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,198
Student Support$2,677
Administration$1,690
Operations$2,113
Other$1,409
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,087 spent per student, an estimated $6,241 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
25%
62%
State government
25.0%
Local (property tax)
62.1%
Federal programs
12.8%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 8% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
BROADWAY ELSNYDER ELSUCHMA ELDERETCHIN EL
+8 more
↓
Middle
MCCULLOUGH J HYORK J HKNOX J HMOORHEAD J H
+8 more
↓
High School
CONROE H STHE WOODLANDS H SGRAND OAKS H SCOLLEGE PARK H S
+2 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 04
Location—
CountyMontgomery County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictCONROE ISD →
Phone: (936)709-5000
NCES ID: 481500001763
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in THE WOODLANDS seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in CONROE ISD
High
CONROE H S
4,915 students · 09–12
61% FRL
High
THE WOODLANDS H S
4,361 students · 09–12
● 57 opp12% FRL
High
GRAND OAKS H S
3,533 students · 09–12
24% FRL
High
COLLEGE PARK H S
3,214 students · 09–12
26% FRL
High
OAK RIDGE H S
2,672 students · 09–12
42% FRL
High
CANEY CREEK H S
2,504 students · 09–12
79% FRL
Mid
MCCULLOUGH J H
2,178 students · 07–08
● 57 opp14% FRL
Mid
YORK J H
2,015 students · 07–08
23% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
9001 COCHRANS CROSSING DR, THE WOODLANDS, TX 77381
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.