JAN SCHIFF EL

7400 DISCOVERY LN
MISSOURI CITY, TX 77459

www.fortbendisd.com/jse

811 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Jan Schiff Elementary School, located in Missouri City, Texas, is a public school serving students in the Fort Bend Independent School District (FBISD). The school is named after Jan Schiff, a dedicated educator who served the district for many years, and it maintains a strong commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment. The campus focuses on providing a comprehensive academic foundation while promoting character development, aiming to prepare its diverse student body for future success both within and beyond the classroom.

The school is well-regarded for its collaborative culture, which emphasizes partnership between teachers, parents, and the broader Missouri City community. Students at Jan Schiff engage in a variety of academic programs and extracurricular opportunities designed to encourage critical thinking, creativity, and social-emotional growth. By integrating modern educational resources with a student-centered approach, the school strives to create a nurturing atmosphere where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential.

811

Total Students

48.7

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JAN SCHIFF EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	104
Hispanic	100
Black	269
Asian	282
Two or More	48
American Indian	8

Asian
282 (34.8%)
Black
269 (33.2%)
White
104 (12.8%)
Hispanic
100 (12.3%)
Two or More
48 (5.9%)
American Indian
8 (1.0%)

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:	FORT BEND ISD
Phone:	(281)634-9451
Website:	http://www.fortbendisd.com/jse
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	811
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	249
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	47

* 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 9

Kindergarten 104

Grade 1 116

Grade 2 144

Grade 3 138

Grade 4 160

Grade 5 140

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for JAN SCHIFF EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	9
Kindergarten	104
Grade 1	116
Grade 2	144
Grade 3	138
Grade 4	160
Grade 5	140

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for JAN SCHIFF EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	395	48.7%
Male	416	51.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)