METCALF EL

www.cfisd.net

855 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Metcalf Elementary School is a public PK-5 institution located in Houston, Texas, and serves as part of the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (CFISD). The school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive educational foundation for its students, emphasizing core academic subjects alongside social and emotional development. As a member of the CFISD system, the school follows the district’s standard curriculum, which is designed to meet state educational benchmarks while fostering a supportive learning environment for a diverse student population.

Beyond its academic programs, Metcalf Elementary functions as a focal point for the local Queenston community. By prioritizing parent engagement and school-wide initiatives, the campus strives to create a collaborative culture that prepares students for success as they transition to middle school. Parents and community members can stay informed about the school’s specific events, performance reports, and ongoing extracurricular offerings by visiting the official district website at [www.cfisd.net](http://www.cfisd.net).

855

Total Students

55.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for METCALF EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	50
Hispanic	527
Black	174
Asian	66
Two or More	34
American Indian	4

Hispanic
527 (61.6%)
Black
174 (20.4%)
Asian
66 (7.7%)
White
50 (5.8%)
Two or More
34 (4.0%)
American Indian
4 (0.5%)

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:	CYPRESS-FAIRBANKS ISD
Phone:	(281)856-1152
Website:	http://www.cfisd.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	855
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	677
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	38

* 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 92

Kindergarten 117

Grade 1 130

Grade 2 127

Grade 3 132

Grade 4 117

Grade 5 140

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for METCALF EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	92
Kindergarten	117
Grade 1	130
Grade 2	127
Grade 3	132
Grade 4	117
Grade 5	140

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for METCALF EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	433	50.6%
Male	422	49.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)