Fulshear-Katy Community Guide 2024-25

EDUCATION LAMAR CISD BREAKDOWN Lamar CISD is a fast-growth, A-rated school district in Fort Bend County. As the fastest-growing district in Texas, Lamar CISD has plenty of room to grow within its 385 square miles. The District provides authentic, hands-on learning to more than 42,000 students on 46 campuses. From innovative academics and student support systems to its award-winning athletics and fine arts programs, Lamar CISD aims to shape and cultivate the whole child. Learn more at lcisd.org.

GENERAL FUND REVENUE Local - $191,893,019 State - $251,805,189 Federal - $3,425,000 Total - $447,123,208 NUMBER OF SCHOOLS: Elementary - 31 Secondary - 17 High Schools - 6 Schools Opening in 2024 - 4

STAFF STATISTICS Total Staff – 5458 Teachers - 2602 Auxiliary Staff - 1130 Professional Support - 659 Educational Aides - 509 Campus Administrators - 139 Central Administrators - 49 DISTRICT RATING - A

STUDENT PROFILE NUMBERS White - 10,183 (22.88%) Black or African American - 10,259 (23.05%) Asian - 4,410 (9.91%) Hispanic/Latino - 17,927 (40.27%) Two Races or Undefined - 1,537 (3.45%) American Indian-Alaskan Native - 122 (0.27%) Native Hawaiian-Pacific Islander - 74 (0.17%) Student Enrollment Total – 44,909

KATY ISD BREAKDOWN Founded in 1919, Katy ISD is a flourishing suburban school district that encompasses 181 square miles west of Houston. The District has over 76 schools and facilities, and serves more than 93,000 students. Recently, Katy ISD earned an “A” overall district rating from the Texas Education Agency, an “A+” from Niche “Best School Districts,” and an “A” from the Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST). Learn more at katyisd.org.

GENERAL FUND REVENUE Local - $455,960,223 State - $431,786,149 Federal - $14,950,113 Total - $902,696,485 NUMBER OF SCHOOLS: Elementary - 46 Secondary - 18 High Schools - 10 Choice Schools - 3 Schools Opening in 2024 - 2

STAFF STATISTICS Total Staff - 11,547 Teachers - 5,882 Auxiliary Staff - 2,850 Professional Support - 1,203 Educational Aides - 1,279 Campus Administrators - 271 Central Administrators - 62 DISTRICT RATING - A

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STUDENT PROFILE NUMBERS White – 25,458 (26.6%) Black or African American – 13,998 (14.6%) Asian – 16,493 (17.3%) Hispanic/Latino – 34,995 (36.6%) Native American – 212 (0.2%) Pacific Islander – 121 (0.1%) Two Races or Undefined – 4,282 (4.5%) Student Enrollment Total – 95,559

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