CALVIN NELMS CHARTER SCHOOLS

Located at 20625 Clay Rd in Katy, Texas, Calvin Nelms Charter Schools operates as an active, independent public charter district situated within the expansive suburban landscape of the greater Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands metropolitan area. Managing two operational campuses, the district provides a continuous secondary education track serving students from sixth through twelfth grade. Designed to offer an alternative to traditional public school environments, Calvin Nelms Charter Schools delivers a dedicated middle and high school curriculum tailored to prepare young learners for post-secondary academic and career pathways.

Reflecting data from the 2024–2025 NCES reporting period, the district maintains an intentional, small-school atmosphere with a total enrollment of 343 students. The student body displays a rich multicultural balance—comprising 210 Hispanic, 53 Black, 48 White, 17 Asian, and 14 multiracial students—alongside an even balance of male and female learners. Cohorts remain compact across all grade levels, ranging from 37 students in the senior class to 58 in early middle school grades. Academic instruction and operations are underpinned by a dedicated team of nearly 62 total full-time equivalent staff members, including approximately 36 full-time equivalent teachers and 26 support staff. This generous staffing structure achieves an intimate student-to-teacher ratio of under 10 to 1, ensuring students receive personalized attention, strong instructional mentorship, and comprehensive administrative support.