Serving 640 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Loraine T Golbow Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% 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: 640 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Loraine T Golbow Elementary serves the northeast part of Katy, TX, covering an area of approximately 3.2 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 2.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Loraine T Golbow Elementary School's student population of 640 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
640 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Every student is a success story
School Rankings
Loraine T Golbow Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Loraine T Golbow Elementary School is 0.72, 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
#3763 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
9%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
41%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
29%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
15%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.7%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-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 Loraine T Golbow Elementary School's ranking?
Loraine T Golbow Elementary School is ranked #3763 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Loraine T Golbow Elementary School often compared to?
Loraine T Golbow Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jean & Betty Schmalz Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Loraine T Golbow Elementary School?
640 students attend Loraine T Golbow Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Loraine T Golbow Elementary School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 15% of students are White, 9% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Loraine T Golbow Elementary School?
Loraine T Golbow Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Loraine T Golbow Elementary School offer ?
Loraine T Golbow Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Loraine T Golbow Elementary School part of?
Loraine T Golbow Elementary School is part of Katy Independent School District.
School Reviews
4 10/10/2025
Overall this is a good school. There's been a few teachers that shouldn't be teaching children in my opinion, but both of my children have seemed to do very well. The administration seems to be very professional and not one sided, so for that I'm happy. Both of my children have had problems with bullies but I guess that's everywhere. Overall it's a good school.
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