JENKS EL

www.katyisd.org/

1,434 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Jenks Elementary School is a highly regarded public school located in Katy, Texas, serving the Katy Independent School District (Katy ISD). Situated in a rapidly growing area of the community, the school is known for fostering a strong sense of partnership between educators, students, and parents. It is part of a district consistently recognized for high academic standards, robust extracurricular offerings, and a commitment to preparing students for future success through a comprehensive, student-centered curriculum.

The school benefits from being located in the prestigious Katy ISD, which is widely considered one of the top-performing districts in the state. Jenks Elementary focuses on creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment that emphasizes both intellectual development and social-emotional growth. With a focus on innovative teaching methods and community involvement, the school remains a staple of the Westridge Creek area, reflecting the district’s dedication to excellence and its long-standing reputation for educational quality.

1,434

Total Students

101.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JENKS EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	269
Hispanic	539
Black	103
Asian	446
Two or More	67
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
539 (37.6 %)
Asian
446 (31.1 %)
White
269 (18.8 %)
Black
103 (7.2 %)
Two or More
67 (4.7 %)
American Indian
7 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (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:	KATY ISD
Phone:	(281)234-4106
Website:	http://www.katyisd.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	1,434
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	101.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	300
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 77

Kindergarten 201

Grade 1 222

Grade 2 237

Grade 3 235

Grade 4 224

Grade 5 238

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for JENKS EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	77
Kindergarten	201
Grade 1	222
Grade 2	237
Grade 3	235
Grade 4	224
Grade 5	238

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for JENKS EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	686	47.8%
Male	748	52.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)