Serving 1,044 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fred And Patti Shafer Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 1,044 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 74% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 82% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 76% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fred And Patti Shafer Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Fred And Patti Shafer Elementary School's student population of 1,044 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 76 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
1,044 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
School Rankings
Fred And Patti Shafer Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fred And Patti Shafer Elementary School is 0.75, which is more 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
#249 out of 8188 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
37%
6%
Hispanic
17%
53%
Black
12%
13%
White
28%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fred And Patti Shafer Elementary School's ranking?
Fred And Patti Shafer Elementary School is ranked #249 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Fred And Patti Shafer Elementary School often compared to?
Fred And Patti Shafer Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sue Creech Elementary School, Tom Wilson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Fred And Patti Shafer Elementary School?
1,044 students attend Fred And Patti Shafer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Fred And Patti Shafer Elementary School students are Asian, 28% of students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fred And Patti Shafer Elementary School?
Fred And Patti Shafer Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fred And Patti Shafer Elementary School offer ?
Fred And Patti Shafer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Fred And Patti Shafer Elementary School part of?
Fred And Patti Shafer Elementary School is part of Katy Independent School District.
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