BETHKE EL

www.katyisd.org/

1,284 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Bethke Elementary, located at 4535 E Ventana Pkwy in Katy, Texas, is a part of the highly regarded Katy Independent School District (Katy ISD). The school serves as a cornerstone of its local community in the fast-growing northern region of Katy, providing a dedicated learning environment for students in the early stages of their academic journeys. As with other schools in the district, Bethke Elementary focuses on a rigorous curriculum designed to meet state standards while fostering student growth in both core academic subjects and social-emotional development.

The school benefits from the resources and institutional support provided by Katy ISD, a district frequently recognized for its excellence in education, extracurricular programming, and administrative stability. By aligning its goals with the district's broader mission, Bethke Elementary emphasizes community involvement, technology integration, and a commitment to preparing students for successful transitions into middle school. For families moving to the area, Bethke is known for its modern facilities and its role in maintaining the high academic reputation that characterizes the Katy school system.

1,284

Total Students

90.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BETHKE EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	223
Hispanic	509
Black	312
Asian	178
Two or More	60
American Indian	2

Hispanic
509 (39.6 %)
Black
312 (24.3 %)
White
223 (17.4 %)
Asian
178 (13.9 %)
Two or More
60 (4.7 %)
American Indian
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:	KATY ISD
Phone:	(281)234-4200
Website:	http://www.katyisd.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	1,284
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	90.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	514
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 97

Kindergarten 204

Grade 1 222

Grade 2 208

Grade 3 176

Grade 4 194

Grade 5 183