Serving 578 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ursula Stephens Elementary School ranks in the top 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 47% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 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: 578 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Ursula Stephens Elementary is located in the eastern part of Katy, TX, covering approximately 1 square mile. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 0.5 miles to the zone's edge, which extends up to 1.2 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ursula Stephens Elementary School's student population of 578 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
578 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ursula Stephens 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 Ursula Stephens Elementary School is 0.49, 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
#2932 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
70%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
14%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
8%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-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 Ursula Stephens Elementary School's ranking?
Ursula Stephens Elementary School is ranked #2932 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Ursula Stephens Elementary School?
578 students attend Ursula Stephens Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Ursula Stephens Elementary School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ursula Stephens Elementary School?
Ursula Stephens Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ursula Stephens Elementary School offer ?
Ursula Stephens Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Ursula Stephens Elementary School part of?
Ursula Stephens Elementary School is part of Katy Independent School District.
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