JENKS EL

www.katyisd.org/

1,356 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Jenks Elementary School is a highly regarded public school located in Katy, Texas, serving the Katy Independent School District (Katy ISD). Situated in a rapidly growing area of the community, the school is known for fostering a strong sense of partnership between educators, students, and parents. It is part of a district consistently recognized for high academic standards, robust extracurricular offerings, and a commitment to preparing students for future success through a comprehensive, student-centered curriculum.

The school benefits from being located in the prestigious Katy ISD, which is widely considered one of the top-performing districts in the state. Jenks Elementary focuses on creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment that emphasizes both intellectual development and social-emotional growth. With a focus on innovative teaching methods and community involvement, the school remains a staple of the Westridge Creek area, reflecting the district’s dedication to excellence and its long-standing reputation for educational quality.

1,356

Total Students

100.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JENKS EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	223
Hispanic	556
Black	99
Asian	408
Two or More	64
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
556 (41.0%)
Asian
408 (30.1%)
White
223 (16.4%)
Black
99 (7.3%)
Two or More
64 (4.7%)
American Indian
5 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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)234-4106
Website:	http://www.katyisd.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	1,356
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	100.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	300
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	36

* 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 64

Kindergarten 148

Grade 1 180

Grade 2 228

Grade 3 229

Grade 4 251

Grade 5 256