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LORAINE T GOLBOW EL

3535 LAKES OF BRIDGEWATER DR, KATY, TX 77449KATY ISD →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–05Non-Charter
959
Students
Total enrolled
$14,435
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
13.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 12% vs nat'l
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Large public school
Serves 959 students in grades PK–05 in KATY, Texas.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,435 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
13.5 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is well below the national average — smaller classes of 15.4:1.
About This School

LORAINE T GOLBOW EL is a large elementary in KATY, Texas, serving grades PK–05 with 959 students. The district invests $14,435 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 73% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at LORAINE T GOLBOW EL

959
Total Students
13.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
73%
Free Lunch
71
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution483 male · 476 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility73%
National avg 52% · 698 students
Student Composition
11%
15%
42%
28%
Asian11%
White15%
Hispanic / Latino42%
Black28%
Multiracial4%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 482517006725

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,435Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,435
State avg
$18,277
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,351
Student Support$2,743
Administration$1,732
Operations$2,165
Other$1,443
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,435 spent per student, an estimated $6,395 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
36%
54%
State government
35.6%
Local (property tax)
54.4%
Federal programs
10.0%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 73% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
CAMPBELL ELJENKS ELMCELWAIN ELWOODCREEK EL
+6 more
↓
Middle
ADAMS J HBECKENDORFF J HSEVEN LAKES J HWOODCREEK J H
+7 more
↓
High School
CINCO RANCH H SSEVEN LAKES H SPAETOW H SKATY H S
+5 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 05
Location—
CountyHarris County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictKATY ISD →
Phone: (281)237-5350
NCES ID: 482517006725
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in KATY seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in KATY ISD
High
CINCO RANCH H S
3,656 students · 09–12
37% FRL
High
SEVEN LAKES H S
3,595 students · 09–12
21% FRL
High
PAETOW H S
3,537 students · 09–12
62% FRL
High
KATY H S
3,330 students · 09–12
38% FRL
High
TAYLOR H S
3,085 students · 09–12
42% FRL
High
MAYDE CREEK H S
2,940 students · 09–12
79% FRL
High
TOMPKINS H S
2,908 students · 09–12
17% FRL
High
JORDAN H S
2,745 students · 09–12
17% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
3535 LAKES OF BRIDGEWATER DR, KATY, TX 77449
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.