Fulshear-Katy Community Guide & Directory 2023-24

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 - $223,218,764 State - $169,653,500 Federal - $3,425,000 Total - $396,297,264 NUMBER OF SCHOOLS: Elementary - 29 Secondary - 11 High Schools - 6 Schools Opening in 2023-24 - 2 • Gray Elementary • Terrell Elementary

STAFF STATISTICS Total Staff – 5058 Teachers - 2552 Auxiliary Staff - 1071 Professional Support - 453 Educational Aides - 449 Campus Administrators - 136 Central Administrators - 46 DISTRICT RATING - A

STUDENT PROFILE NUMBERS White - 10,323 (24.31%) Black or African American - 9,386 (22.10%) Asian - 3,769 (8.88%) Hispanic/Latino - 17,369 (40.90%) Native American - 108 (0.25%) Pacific Islander - 68 (0.16%) Two Races or Undefined - 1,439 (3.39%) Student Enrollment Total – 42,907

photo by Louie Barrientos

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 - $499,970,447 State - $417,439,269 Federal - $17,018,000 Total - $934,427,716 NUMBER OF SCHOOLS: Elementary - 46 Secondary - 17 High Schools - 9 Choice Schools - 4 Schools Opening in 2023-24 - 2 • David and Terri Youngblood Elem. • Russell and Cindie Faldyn Elem.

STAFF STATISTICS Total Staff - 13,742 Teachers - 6,599 Auxiliary Staff - 2,650 Professional Support - 1,540 Educational Aides - 2,570 Campus Administrators - 302 Central Administrators - 81 DISTRICT RATING - A

STUDENT PROFILE NUMBERS White – 26,161 (28.0%) Black or African American – 13,298 (14.2%) Asian – 15,662 (16.8%) Hispanic/Latino – 34,029 (36.4%) Native American – 210 (0.2%) Pacific Islander – 110 (0.1%) Two Races or Undefined – 3,962 (4.2%) Student Enrollment Total – 93,478

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