Loraine T Golbow Elementary

Summary:

Loraine T Golbow Elementary is a public elementary school in Katy, Texas, serving 959 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Katy Independent School District, which is ranked 158 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 4-star rating.

Loraine T Golbow Elementary has a diverse student population, with a higher percentage of African American (27.74%) and Hispanic (41.5%) students compared to the district and state averages. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by STAAR test scores, is generally lower than the Katy ISD and Texas state averages across grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 3rd grade reading proficiency rate was 50%, compared to 66.61% for Katy ISD and 48.85% for Texas. The school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with African American and English Language Learner students performing relatively better compared to their peers at the state level, while Asian and Hispanic students perform worse.

Loraine T Golbow Elementary's academic performance has declined over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 1376 out of 4479 Texas elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 1825 out of 4675 in 2023-2024. The school's performance is generally lower than that of nearby schools within the Katy ISD, such as Jack & Sharon Rhoads Elementary, Ursula Stephens Elementary, and McRoberts Elementary, which have higher STAAR test scores and better statewide rankings. The high percentage of students from low-income families at Loraine T Golbow Elementary (72.78%) may be a contributing factor to the school's lower academic performance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 3535 Lakes Of Bridgewater Dr
       Katy, TX  77449-3859


(281) 237-5350

District: Katy Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1825th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,650 Help


Students who attend Loraine T Golbow Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    T H McDonald J H

Student/teacher ratio:  11.6 Help
Number of students:  695

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
39.6%
African American:
27.1%
White:
17.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  68.9% Help


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Compare Details Loraine T Golbow Elementary ranks better than 61% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 30th among 43 ranked elementary schools in the Katy Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.67. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Loraine T Golbow Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (39.6%), African American (27.1%), White (17.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 68.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Loraine T Golbow Elementary is 11.6, which is the 6th best among 43 elementary schools in the Katy Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Loraine T Golbow Elementary is $10,650, which is the 22nd highest among 43 elementary schools in the Katy Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Loraine T Golbow Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Loraine T Golbow Elementary 1825th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Loraine T Golbow Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Katy Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Katy Independent School District (Isd) 158th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Loraine T Golbow Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Loraine T Golbow Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 59.15 1526th 3465 56.0%
2005 71.72 893rd 3475 74.3%
2006 59.21 1571st 3476 54.8%
2007 63.10 1478th 3724 60.3%
2008 62.36 1511th 3768 59.9%
2009 54.81 1987th 3884 48.8%
2010 58.41 1869th 3937 52.5%
2011 67.87 1319th 4095 67.8%
2012 76.36 814th 4206 80.6%
2013 68.30 1256th 4221 70.2%
2014 61.67 1661st 4260 61.0%
2015 63.69 1580th 4320 63.4%
2016 70.74 1226th 4286 71.4%
2017 58.32 1562nd 4329 63.9%
2018 62.63 1362nd 4359 68.8%
2019 62.86 1376th 4479 69.3%
2021 53.13 1876th 4578 59.0%
2022 53.70 1942nd 4581 57.6%
2023 42.37 2640th 4647 43.2%
2024 55.67 1825th 4675 61.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Loraine T Golbow Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 17.99 986th 1099 10.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Loraine T Golbow Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.66 1995th 3226 38.2%
2019 62.21 958th 3333 71.3%
2021 50.43 1450th 3446 57.9%
2022 53.84 1425th 3487 59.1%
2023 51.10 1620th 3556 54.4%
2024 69.55 779th 3638 78.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Loraine T Golbow Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.71 1019th 3558 71.4%
2019 43.58 1829th 3684 50.4%
2021 52.68 1282nd 3799 66.3%
2022 53.84 1358th 3952 65.6%
2023 45.54 1921st 4086 53.0%
2024 49.16 1948th 4261 54.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Loraine T Golbow Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.06 1092nd 4264 74.4%
2019 67.80 917th 4309 78.7%
2021 57.38 1556th 4451 65.0%
2022 61.13 1416th 4477 68.4%
2023 51.96 2057th 4521 54.5%
2024 67.10 1082nd 4560 76.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Loraine T Golbow Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.02 1198th 4306 72.2%
2019 64.89 1246th 4348 71.3%
2021 61.45 1436th 4499 68.1%
2022 57.39 1698th 4561 62.8%
2023 47.11 2347th 4588 48.8%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Loraine T Golbow Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 61.91 1355th 2980 54.5%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Loraine T Golbow Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.61 2037th 4240 52.0%
2019 56.86 1524th 4295 64.5%
2021 52.42 1673rd 4331 61.4%
2022 49.50 2126th 4461 52.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Loraine T Golbow Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.41 1562nd 4319 63.8%
2019 60.41 1438th 4357 67.0%
2021 45.26 2248th 4498 50.0%
2022 48.99 2231st 4563 51.1%
2023 37.02 2949th 4585 35.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Loraine T Golbow Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.48 546th 1005 45.7%
2019 45.84 634th 1009 37.2%
2021 34.62 696th 967 28.0%
2022 33.67 743rd 957 22.4%
2023 32.84 811th 1015 20.1%
2024 60.48 458th 1035 55.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Loraine T Golbow Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.77 462nd 2483 81.4%
2019 66.82 587th 2515 76.7%
2021 66.07 521st 2444 78.7%
2022 71.93 440th 2421 81.8%
2023 60.59 741st 2443 69.7%
2024 71.21 449th 2421 81.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Loraine T Golbow Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.30 1413th 4168 66.1%
2019 59.02 1443rd 4188 65.5%
2021 57.33 1490th 4329 65.6%
2022 51.19 2010th 4376 54.1%
2023 31.89 3278th 4401 25.5%
2024 53.30 1886th 4431 57.4%
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Rank History for White students at Loraine T Golbow Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.85 1005th 3127 67.9%
2019 66.88 896th 3142 71.5%
2021 39.52 1960th 3082 36.4%
2022 49.21 1618th 3082 47.5%
2023 45.20 1826th 3106 41.2%
2024 41.81 1929th 3078 37.3%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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by a parent
Monday, April 15, 2013

Open Quote It's my opinion that this school desperately needs a new administration staff. The countless reports I have seen online about this principal have gone unnoticed by this district, and now I have had no choice but to withdrawal my child from this school.

To this day, there have been no changes made and I will no longer allow my child to be in this environment.

All parents moving into the neighborhood, please investigate and check out the background online of who this principal and her assistant principal really are.

Remember, our children come first! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Loraine T Golbow Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 625 3 39 12 0 n/a n/a 0 679
1991 523 42 21 111 4 n/a n/a 0 701
1992 627 42 27 145 1 n/a n/a 0 842
1993 696 47 42 141 1 n/a n/a 0 927
1994 761 36 50 141 1 n/a n/a 0 989
1995 836 66 46 155 1 n/a n/a 0 1104
1996 836 66 46 155 1 n/a n/a 0 1104
1997 850 75 55 161 1 n/a n/a 0 1142
1998 410 44 31 130 1 n/a n/a 0 616
1999 440 57 43 167 2 n/a n/a 0 709
2000 445 69 44 186 0 n/a n/a 0 744
2001 450 91 65 227 4 n/a n/a 0 837
2002 523 156 80 387 2 n/a n/a 0 1148
2003 523 156 80 387 2 n/a n/a 0 1148
2004 535 187 90 449 4 n/a n/a 0 1265
2005 272 181 47 289 4 n/a n/a 0 793
2006 279 217 44 315 4 n/a n/a 0 859
2007 243 232 46 341 4 n/a n/a 0 866
2008 208 231 36 336 2 n/a n/a 0 813
2009 220 221 41 332 4 n/a n/a 0 818
2010 209 197 56 319 4 n/a n/a 0 785
2011 193 195 43 331 2 0 18 0 782
2012 185 197 32 335 2 0 11 0 762
2013 183 198 37 321 1 0 13 0 753
2014 225 197 36 330 1 1 17 0 807
2015 202 205 48 330 1 0 21 0 807
2016 227 212 50 292 1 0 17 0 799
2017 198 204 52 299 1 0 14 0 768
2018 194 221 58 296 3 0 11 0 783
2019 205 198 68 311 1 0 7 0 790
2020 196 249 75 312 2 2 14 0 850
2021 164 263 72 325 3 1 25 0 853
2022 155 244 77 364 3 2 23 0 868
2023 141 266 109 398 2 2 41 0 959
2024 119 188 72 275 1 1 39 0 695

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Loraine T Golbow Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 679 36.0 18.8 n/a
1991 701 36.1 19.4 n/a
1992 842 45.0 18.7 n/a
1993 927 50.0 18.5 14.8
1994 989 51.7 19.1 10.5
1995 1104 64.5 17.1 11.1
1996 1104 64.5 17.1 11.1
1997 1142 66.1 17.3 10.1
1998 616 42.0 14.7 12.2
1999 709 47.7 14.9 20.9
2000 744 51.1 14.6 21.5
2001 837 54.2 15.4 22.5
2002 1148 77.4 14.8 27.7
2003 1148 77.4 14.8 27.7
2004 1265 85.9 14.7 30.4
2005 793 57.6 13.8 36.8
2006 859 63.9 13.4 37.5
2007 866 61.1 14.2 41.8
2008 813 59.9 13.6 41.8
2009 818 59.9 13.7 47.7
2010 785 58.4 13.4 48
2011 782 45.7 17.1 46
2012 762 50.6 15.0 51.7
2013 753 51.6 14.5 51.5
2014 807 54.5 14.8 52
2015 807 56.0 14.4 53.2
2016 799 57.0 14.0 56.7
2017 768 54.0 14.2 56
2018 783 53.0 14.7 50.6
2019 790 55.0 14.3 53.4
2020 850 66.8 12.7 59.5
2021 853 65.9 12.9 64.4
2022 868 70.1 12.3 70.6
2023 959 71.1 13.4 72.8
2024 695 59.8 11.6 68.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Loraine T Golbow Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 679 36.0 18.8 n/a
1991 701 36.1 19.4 n/a
1992 842 45.0 18.7 n/a
1993 927 50.0 18.5 14.8
1994 989 51.7 19.1 10.5
1995 1104 64.5 17.1 11.1
1996 1104 64.5 17.1 11.1
1997 1142 66.1 17.3 10.1
1998 616 42.0 14.7 12.2
1999 709 47.7 14.9 20.9
2000 744 51.1 14.6 21.5
2001 837 54.2 15.4 22.5
2002 1148 77.4 14.8 27.7
2003 1148 77.4 14.8 27.7
2004 1265 85.9 14.7 30.4
2005 793 57.6 13.8 36.8
2006 859 63.9 13.4 37.5
2007 866 61.1 14.2 41.8
2008 813 59.9 13.6 41.8
2009 818 59.9 13.7 47.7
2010 785 58.4 13.4 48
2011 782 45.7 17.1 46
2012 762 50.6 15.0 51.7
2013 753 51.6 14.5 51.5
2014 807 54.5 14.8 52
2015 807 56.0 14.4 53.2
2016 799 57.0 14.0 56.7
2017 768 54.0 14.2 56
2018 783 53.0 14.7 50.6
2019 790 55.0 14.3 53.4
2020 850 66.8 12.7 59.5
2021 853 65.9 12.9 64.4
2022 868 70.1 12.3 70.6
2023 959 71.1 13.4 72.8
2024 695 59.8 11.6 68.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Loraine T Golbow Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $935 (9.5%) $8,867 (90.5%) $9,801
2020 $800 (6.4%) $11,626 (93.6%) $12,426
2021 $1,005 (9.4%) $9,645 (90.6%) $10,650

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Loraine T Golbow Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1376th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 2640th of 4647 Elementary schools
 26.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Loraine T Golbow Elementary)5246
 6%
   3rd Grade Reading (Katy Independent School District (Isd))6067
 7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Loraine T Golbow Elementary)4931
 18%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Katy Independent School District (Isd))6157
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Loraine T Golbow Elementary)4247
 5%
   4th Grade Reading (Katy Independent School District (Isd))6163
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Loraine T Golbow Elementary)4049
 9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Katy Independent School District (Isd))6361
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Loraine T Golbow Elementary)6541
 24%
   5th Grade Reading (Katy Independent School District (Isd))7072
 2%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Loraine T Golbow Elementary)5936
 23%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Katy Independent School District (Isd))7264
 8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Loraine T Golbow Elementary)6236
 26%
   5th Grade Science (Katy Independent School District (Isd))6751
 16%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students790959
 21.4%
African American198266
 34.3%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian68109
 60.3%
Hispanic311398
 28%
Pacific Islander02
White205141
 31.2%
Two or More Races741
 485.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients53.4%72.8%
 19.4%


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Students who attend Loraine T Golbow Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : T H McDonald J H

Loraine T Golbow Elementary ranks 1825th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 695 students attended Loraine T Golbow Elementary.

Students at Loraine T Golbow Elementary are 40% Hispanic, 27% African American, 17% White, 10% Asian, 6% Two or more races.


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