FRED AND PATTI SHAFER EL

(281)234-1906

www.katyisd.org/

935 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Fred and Patti Shafer Elementary School is a public school serving students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade as part of the Katy Independent School District in Katy, Texas. Located in the master-planned community of Cinco Ranch, the school serves a diverse and growing suburban population. Like other schools in the Katy ISD system, Shafer Elementary is dedicated to providing a high-quality academic environment that emphasizes core curriculum standards, student achievement, and character development.

The school is well-regarded for its strong community involvement and the supportive, collaborative atmosphere fostered between parents, teachers, and staff. Following the district's mission, Shafer Elementary focuses on preparing students for future success by integrating technology, promoting lifelong learning, and maintaining a nurturing campus culture. As a staple of the local Katy area, the school reflects the district’s commitment to academic excellence and maintaining high standards for student growth in both scholastic and social-emotional development.

935

Total Students

73.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FRED AND PATTI SHAFER EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	256
Hispanic	164
Black	97
Asian	360
Two or More	55
Pacific Islander	3

Asian
360 (38.5%)
White
256 (27.4%)
Hispanic
164 (17.5%)
Black
97 (10.4%)
Two or More
55 (5.9%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.3%)

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)234-1906
Website:	http://www.katyisd.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	935
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	73.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	225
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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 41

Kindergarten 98

Grade 1 123

Grade 2 138

Grade 3 170

Grade 4 174

Grade 5 191

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for FRED AND PATTI SHAFER EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	41
Kindergarten	98
Grade 1	123
Grade 2	138
Grade 3	170
Grade 4	174
Grade 5	191

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for FRED AND PATTI SHAFER EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	446	47.7%
Male	489	52.3%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th