FRED AND PATTI SHAFER EL

(281)234-1906

www.katyisd.org/

1,091 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Fred and Patti Shafer Elementary School is a public school serving students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade as part of the Katy Independent School District in Katy, Texas. Located in the master-planned community of Cinco Ranch, the school serves a diverse and growing suburban population. Like other schools in the Katy ISD system, Shafer Elementary is dedicated to providing a high-quality academic environment that emphasizes core curriculum standards, student achievement, and character development.

The school is well-regarded for its strong community involvement and the supportive, collaborative atmosphere fostered between parents, teachers, and staff. Following the district's mission, Shafer Elementary focuses on preparing students for future success by integrating technology, promoting lifelong learning, and maintaining a nurturing campus culture. As a staple of the local Katy area, the school reflects the district’s commitment to academic excellence and maintaining high standards for student growth in both scholastic and social-emotional development.

1,091

Total Students

77.6

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FRED AND PATTI SHAFER EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	335
Hispanic	178
Black	119
Asian	386
Two or More	68
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

Asian
386 (35.4 %)
White
335 (30.7 %)
Hispanic
178 (16.3 %)
Black
119 (10.9 %)
Two or More
68 (6.2 %)
American Indian
4 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	KATY ISD
Phone:	(281)234-1906
Website:	http://www.katyisd.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	1,091
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	77.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	225
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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 38

Kindergarten 124

Grade 1 162

Grade 2 168

Grade 3 183

Grade 4 209

Grade 5 207

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for FRED AND PATTI SHAFER EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	38
Kindergarten	124
Grade 1	162
Grade 2	168
Grade 3	183
Grade 4	209
Grade 5	207

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for FRED AND PATTI SHAFER EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	551	50.5%
Male	540	49.5%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th