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KATY ISD

Texas · Public School District
72
Schools
91,906
Students
$14,435
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
43.5%
Free Lunch Rate
-9pp vs nat'l
94.4%
Graduation Rate
+7.9pp vs nat'l
District Overview

KATY ISD is a public school district in Texas serving 91,906 students across 72 schools. It includes 43 elementary, 17 middle, 11 high schools. Its graduation rate of 94.4% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,435 is near the national average for a US public school district. 44% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 61/100.

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All Schools (72)
Elementary Schools43 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
BEAR CREEK ELPK–05668
BETHKE ELPK–051,284
BONNIE HOLLAND ELPK–05862
BRYANT ELPK–051,149
CAMPBELL ELPK–051,545
CIMARRON ELPK–05611
DIANE WINBORN ELPK–05737
EDNA MAE FIELDER ELPK–05955
FRANZ ELPK–051,000
FRED AND PATTI SHAFER ELPK–051,091
GRIFFIN ELPK–05821
HAZEL S PATTISON ELPK–051,228
JACK & SHARON RHOADS ELPK–05796
JAMES E RANDOLPH ELPK–051,078
JAMES E WILLIAMS ELPK–05936
JEAN & BETTY SCHMALZ ELPK–051,311
JEANETTE HAYES ELPK–05610
JENKS ELPK–051,434
JOELLA EXLEY ELPK–05954
KATY ELPK–05682
KEIKO DAVIDSON ELPK–051,065
LEONARD ELPK–051,190
LORAINE T GOLBOW ELPK–05959
MAURICE L WOLFE ELPK–05405
MAYDE CREEK ELPK–05824
MCELWAIN ELPK–051,374
MCROBERTS ELPK–05708
MEMORIAL PARKWAY ELPK–05915
MORTON RANCH ELPK–051,130
NOTTINGHAM COUNTRY ELPK–05854
ODESSA KILPATRICK ELPK–051,041
RAY AND JAMIE WOLMAN ELPK–05859
ROBERT KING ELPK–05981
ROBERTA WRIGHT RYLANDER ELPK–051,088
ROOSEVELT ALEXANDER ELPK–051,008
STANLEY C STANLEY ELPK–05935
SUE CREECH ELPK–05873
SUNDOWN ELPK–05722
TOM WILSON ELPK–051,148
URSULA STEPHENS ELPK–05618
WEST MEMORIAL ELPK–05829
WOODCREEK ELPK–051,327
ZELMA HUTSELL ELPK–05855
Middle Schools17 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
ADAMS J H06–081,761
BECKENDORFF J H06–081,731
CARDIFF J H06–08863
CINCO RANCH J H06–081,510
GARLAND MCMEANS J H06–081,169
HASKETT J H06–081,116
KATY J H06–081,094
MAYDE CREEK J H06–081,273
MEMORIAL PARKWAY J H06–08787
MORTON RANCH J H06–081,184
RODGER & ELLEN BECK J H06–081,259
SEVEN LAKES J H06–081,630
STOCKDICK J H06–081,313
T H MCDONALD J H06–081,059
TAYS J H06–081,508
WEST MEMORIAL J H06–08927
WOODCREEK J H06–081,568
High Schools11 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
ARTHUR MILLER CAREER CENTER09–120
CINCO RANCH H S09–123,656
JORDAN H S09–122,745
KATY H S09–123,330
MAYDE CREEK H S09–122,940
MORTON RANCH H S09–122,718
OPPORT AWARENESS CTR06–12166
PAETOW H S09–123,537
SEVEN LAKES H S09–123,595
TAYLOR H S09–123,085
TOMPKINS H S09–122,908
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
PROJECT TYKEPK–PK14
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,435Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
36%
54%
State
35.6%
Local (property tax)
54.4%
Federal
10.0%

Funding is shared between state (36%) and local sources (54%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
72
Schools
91,906
Students
44%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate94.4%
Opportunity Score61/100
StateTexas →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
94.4% graduation rate — 7.9 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 72 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in KATY ISD?
KATY ISD has 72 public schools, serving a total of 91,906 students.
What is the graduation rate for KATY ISD?
The graduation rate is 94.4%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does KATY ISD spend per student?
KATY ISD spends $14,435 per pupil — 1% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in KATY ISD?
44% of students in KATY ISD qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in KATY ISD?
No, KATY ISD does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does KATY ISD serve?
KATY ISD serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for KATY ISD?
The median opportunity score across schools in KATY ISD is 61/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
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.