Serving 1,115 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Franz Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 1,115 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Franz Elementary serves the eastern part of Katy, TX, encompassing an area of approximately 2.2 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.7 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Franz Elementary School's student population of 1,115 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 84 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
1,115 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
84 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
To create the future.
School Rankings
Franz Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Franz Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4122 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
65%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
19%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
8%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.2%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Franz Elementary School's ranking?
Franz Elementary School is ranked #4122 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Franz Elementary School?
1,115 students attend Franz Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Franz Elementary School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Franz Elementary School?
Franz Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Franz Elementary School offer ?
Franz Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Franz Elementary School part of?
Franz Elementary School is part of Katy Independent School District.
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