JOELLA EXLEY EL

www.katyisd.org/

868 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Joella Exley Elementary is a public school located in Katy, Texas, operating under the highly regarded Katy Independent School District. Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is situated in the western portion of the Katy area, an region known for its robust suburban growth and strong emphasis on family-oriented living. Like other campuses within the district, Exley Elementary focuses on maintaining high academic standards and fostering a supportive, student-centered learning environment.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to comprehensive student development, balancing rigorous classroom instruction with various extracurricular opportunities. By leveraging the resources and administrative support provided by Katy ISD, Exley Elementary strives to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond. For families living in the surrounding community, the school serves as a central hub, emphasizing community involvement, parental engagement, and a culture of continuous improvement in teaching practices.

868

Total Students

68.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JOELLA EXLEY EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	291
Hispanic	213
Black	68
Asian	258
Two or More	33
American Indian	5

White
291 (33.5%)
Asian
258 (29.7%)
Hispanic
213 (24.5%)
Black
68 (7.8%)
Two or More
33 (3.8%)
American Indian
5 (0.6%)

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)237-8400
Website:	http://www.katyisd.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	868
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	68.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	302
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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 89

Kindergarten 95

Grade 1 120

Grade 2 135

Grade 3 141

Grade 4 153

Grade 5 135

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for JOELLA EXLEY EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	89
Kindergarten	95
Grade 1	120
Grade 2	135
Grade 3	141
Grade 4	153
Grade 5	135

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for JOELLA EXLEY EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	394	45.4%
Male	474	54.6%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th