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JEAN & BETTY SCHMALZ EL

PublicRegular
HOUSTON, Texas · KATY ISD
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students1,172
Student:Teacher12.1:1
Free/Reduced Lunch79%
Title INo
JEAN & BETTY SCHMALZ EL
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 529
1,172
Total Enrollment
State avg: 64%
79%+14.2pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.1:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
Primary
Level

Overview

JEAN & BETTY SCHMALZ EL is a public primary in HOUSTON, Texas. The school enrolls 1,172 students. It is part of the KATY ISD district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Texas state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.1:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
79% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
DistrictKATY ISD
County48201
CityHOUSTON
ZIP77084
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID482517008628

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment1,172
White0.3%
Hispanic / Latino49.3%
Black / African American7.2%
Asian26.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native12.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
Two or More Races4.9%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.3%
Hispanic
49.3%
Black
7.2%
Asian
26.3%
Two+
4.9%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %79%
State Avg64%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)