CYPRESS-FAIRBANKS ISD

District Overview
Located at 11440 Matzke Road in Cypress, Texas, Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (CFISD) stands as a premier traditional, non-charter public school system serving the thriving suburban communities within the greater Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands metropolitan area. Operating fully open and serving a broad large-suburb footprint, the district manages an impressive network of 94 operational schools designed to nurture academic growth from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. With a total enrollment of nearly 118,000 students, CFISD ranks among the largest districts in the region, offering structured, continuous educational pathways that span early childhood foundational learning through advanced secondary graduation preparation.

To support its expansive student body, Cypress-Fairbanks ISD maintains a robust workforce of over 31,400 full-time equivalent staff members, emphasizing a balanced focus on direct instruction and specialized student care. The district’s instructional framework is anchored by more than 15,300 full-time equivalent teachers and over 2,200 instructional aides, supported by an additional 13,900 operational and support personnel who ensure safe, efficient school environments. Highlighted in the 2024–2025 National Center for Education Statistics dataset, CFISD serves as a compelling model for researchers, parents, and community members looking to understand effective educational delivery in large-scale suburban districts. Families seeking further information regarding programs and school enrollment can visit the district’s official website at www.cfisd.net or contact administrative services directly at (281) 897-4000.
94
Total Schools
117,927
Total Students
15,328.2
Full-Time Teachers
7.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CYPRESS-FAIRBANKS ISD
Demographic Student Count
White22,257
Hispanic53,994
Black24,298
Asian12,101
Two or More4,678
American Indian497
Pacific Islander102
  • Hispanic
    53,994 (45.8%)
  • Black
    24,298 (20.6%)
  • White
    22,257 (18.9%)
  • Asian
    12,101 (10.3%)
  • Two or More
    4,678 (4.0%)
  • American Indian
    497 (0.4%)
  • Pacific Islander
    102 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in CYPRESS-FAIRBANKS ISD
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary59
Middle20
High15
Other0
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:94
Students:117,927*
Teachers (FTE):15,328.2*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:7.7
Schools in CYPRESS-FAIRBANKS ISD
Found 94 Schools
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th