FIEST EL

www.cfisd.net

862 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Fiest Elementary School is a public school located in the Copperfield area of Houston, Texas, and is part of the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (CFISD). Serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is committed to the district’s mission of providing high-quality instruction in a supportive learning environment. As a neighborhood-focused campus, Fiest Elementary places a strong emphasis on academic excellence, character development, and fostering a sense of community among its students, staff, and families.

The school benefits from the robust resources and centralized support provided by the CFISD network, which is one of the largest and most well-regarded districts in the state. Students at Fiest Elementary have access to diverse programs, including fine arts, physical education, and technology-integrated curriculum designed to prepare them for middle school and beyond. Through active parent-teacher involvement and a dedicated faculty, the school maintains a structured and encouraging atmosphere intended to help every child reach their full potential.

862

Total Students

55.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FIEST EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	130
Hispanic	365
Black	230
Asian	97
Two or More	36
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
365 (42.3 %)
Black
230 (26.7 %)
White
130 (15.1 %)
Asian
97 (11.3 %)
Two or More
36 (4.2 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	CYPRESS-FAIRBANKS ISD
Phone:	(281)463-5838
Website:	http://www.cfisd.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	862
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	570
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	36

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 68

Kindergarten 118

Grade 1 142

Grade 2 122

Grade 3 129

Grade 4 140

Grade 5 143

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for FIEST EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	68
Kindergarten	118
Grade 1	142
Grade 2	122
Grade 3	129
Grade 4	140
Grade 5	143

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for FIEST EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	407	47.2%
Male	455	52.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)