Katherine Stephens Elementary School
Tel:
(972)463-5790
- Katherine Stephens Elementary School serves 592 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 79% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 78%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 74% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 72%.
Top Placements
Katherine Stephens Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Katherine Stephens Elementary School's student population of 592 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 592 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 37 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Katherine Stephens Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Katherine Stephens Elementary School is 0.68, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
| Overall School Rank | #4435 out of 7,879 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 79% | 78% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 74% | 72% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 3% | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 47% | 52% |
| Black | 20% | 13% |
| White | 26% | 28% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.68 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 60% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | GARLAND ISD School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Katherine Stephens Elementary School is Rowlett High School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Coyle Middle School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Coyle Middle School (0.4 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Rowlett Coyle Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1058 students
0.4 miles
4500 Skyline Dr
Rowlett, TX 75088
(972)475-3711 0.4 6-8 1058 - Rowlett Rowlett High School Grades: 9-12 | 2698 students
0.6 miles
4700 Kirby Rd
Rowlett, TX 75088
(972)463-1712 0.6 9-12 2698 - Rowlett Rowlett Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 571 students
0.8 miles
3315 Carla Dr
Rowlett, TX 75088
(972)475-3380 0.8 K-5 571 - Houston Harmony School Of Business - Dallas Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 916 students
1.0 miles
8080 W President George Bush H
Houston, TX 77099
(214)321-0100 1.0 K-12 916 - Rowlett Herfurth Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 385 students
1.9 miles
7500 Miller Rd
Rowlett, TX 75088
(972)475-7994 1.9 PK-5 385
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