James E Williams Elementary

Summary:

James E Williams Elementary is a public elementary school in Katy, Texas, serving 936 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 from SchoolDigger.

James E Williams Elementary consistently ranks among the top 5-10% of elementary schools in Texas, with STAAR test scores that significantly outperform the district and state averages across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, 72.03% of 3rd graders, 73.38% of 4th graders, and 79.7% of 5th graders were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to 66.61%, 65.55%, and 69.86% for the district, and 48.85%, 50.66%, and 53.96% for the state. The school also has a diverse student population, with a relatively even split between White, Hispanic, and Asian students, and a lower percentage of economically disadvantaged students compared to nearby schools like Sue Creech Elementary and Roberta Wright Rylander Elementary.

The higher per-student spending at James E Williams Elementary, ranging from $9,984 to $12,883 over the past three years, may contribute to the school's academic success. This is in contrast to the nearby Harmony Public Schools - Houston West district, which has a lower per-student spending level. Overall, James E Williams Elementary stands out as an exceptional elementary school within the Katy Independent School District, with a track record of consistently high academic performance, a diverse student population, and a focus on supporting the needs of all students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 3900 S Peek Rd
       Katy, TX  77450


(281) 237-7200

District: Katy Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
252nd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,087 Help


Students who attend James E Williams Elementary usually attend:

High:    Cinco Ranch High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.6 Help
Number of students:  911

Racial breakdown:

White:
42.2%
Hispanic:
40.6%
Asian:
10.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  33.9% Help


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Compare Details James E Williams Elementary ranks better than 94.6% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 14th 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 93.11. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (42.2%), Hispanic (40.6%), Asian (10.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 33.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at James E Williams Elementary is 12.6, which is the 16th best among 43 elementary schools in the Katy Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at James E Williams Elementary is $11,087, which is the 14th highest among 43 elementary schools in the Katy Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

James E Williams Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks James E Williams Elementary 252nd of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See James E Williams 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 James E Williams Elementary

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Rank History for all students at James E Williams Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 86.84 94th 3465 97.3%
2005 86.94 118th 3475 96.6%
2006 85.91 135th 3476 96.1%
2007 86.60 62nd 3724 98.3%
2008 85.31 206th 3768 94.5%
2009 85.99 154th 3884 96.0%
2010 85.21 121st 3937 96.9%
2011 86.04 120th 4095 97.1%
2012 91.67 135th 4206 96.8%
2013 90.17 215th 4221 94.9%
2014 89.98 198th 4260 95.4%
2015 88.76 275th 4320 93.6%
2016 88.83 280th 4286 93.5%
2017 94.37 222nd 4329 94.9%
2018 95.90 149th 4359 96.6%
2019 91.65 293rd 4479 93.5%
2021 94.21 234th 4578 94.9%
2022 90.78 322nd 4581 93.0%
2023 93.05 265th 4647 94.3%
2024 93.11 252nd 4675 94.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at James E Williams Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 67.54 260th 961 72.9%
2022 57.17 414th 1004 58.8%
2023 75.99 210th 1099 80.9%
2024 63.00 389th 1114 65.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at James E Williams Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.03 198th 3226 93.9%
2019 68.73 685th 3333 79.4%
2021 88.07 173rd 3446 95.0%
2022 76.23 466th 3487 86.6%
2023 85.07 257th 3556 92.8%
2024 70.26 757th 3638 79.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at James E Williams Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.51 169th 3558 95.3%
2019 67.22 665th 3684 81.9%
2021 69.73 569th 3799 85.0%
2022 70.12 696th 3952 82.4%
2023 78.77 419th 4086 89.7%
2024 59.22 1300th 4261 69.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at James E Williams Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.99 374th 4264 91.2%
2019 52.60 1864th 4309 56.7%
2021 75.17 626th 4451 85.9%
2022 77.29 558th 4477 87.5%
2023 82.91 356th 4521 92.1%
2024 68.92 975th 4560 78.6%
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Rank History for Female students at James E Williams Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.35 190th 4306 95.6%
2019 86.91 390th 4348 91.0%
2021 91.15 296th 4499 93.4%
2022 87.72 372nd 4561 91.8%
2023 90.86 291st 4588 93.7%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at James E Williams Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.49 186th 3106 94.0%
2019 74.27 497th 3184 84.4%
2021 79.10 390th 3006 87.0%
2022 77.94 162nd 2958 94.5%
2023 73.18 538th 2980 81.9%
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Rank History for At Risk students at James E Williams Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.55 97th 4240 97.7%
2019 72.36 687th 4295 84.0%
2021 90.17 172nd 4331 96.0%
2022 78.92 467th 4461 89.5%
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Rank History for Male students at James E Williams Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.40 100th 4319 97.7%
2019 92.93 216th 4357 95.0%
2021 95.01 172nd 4498 96.2%
2022 90.73 294th 4563 93.6%
2023 92.64 222nd 4585 95.2%
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Rank History for Asian students at James E Williams Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.93 64th 1005 93.6%
2019 82.13 66th 1009 93.5%
2021 78.29 155th 967 84.0%
2022 57.34 456th 957 52.4%
2023 59.78 453rd 1015 55.4%
2024 62.72 420th 1035 59.4%
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Rank History for African American students at James E Williams Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.96 1175th 2483 52.7%
2019 27.72 2051st 2515 18.4%
2021 41.72 1346th 2444 44.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at James E Williams Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.08 423rd 4168 89.9%
2019 65.81 1070th 4188 74.5%
2021 91.12 192nd 4329 95.6%
2022 84.80 366th 4376 91.6%
2023 85.65 353rd 4401 92.0%
2024 68.43 1029th 4431 76.8%
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Rank History for White students at James E Williams Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.48 172nd 3127 94.5%
2019 89.03 145th 3142 95.4%
2021 84.01 259th 3082 91.6%
2022 81.11 340th 3082 89.0%
2023 88.36 155th 3106 95.0%
2024 85.98 212th 3078 93.1%
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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.

James E Williams Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for James E Williams Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2001 616 10 50 39 2 n/a n/a 0 717
2002 918 18 78 92 1 n/a n/a 0 1107
2003 918 18 78 92 1 n/a n/a 0 1107
2004 844 25 82 92 0 n/a n/a 0 1043
2005 775 13 101 96 0 n/a n/a 0 985
2006 747 23 122 93 4 n/a n/a 0 989
2007 706 23 135 88 6 n/a n/a 0 958
2008 689 23 142 98 9 n/a n/a 0 961
2009 658 34 169 110 6 n/a n/a 0 977
2010 607 32 164 107 4 n/a n/a 0 914
2011 494 31 153 115 2 2 37 0 834
2012 473 28 143 115 4 2 29 0 794
2013 457 16 141 119 5 3 22 0 763
2014 432 19 136 111 4 1 20 0 723
2015 416 20 128 117 4 3 17 0 705
2016 426 21 112 114 2 3 11 0 689
2017 397 21 120 111 1 4 18 0 672
2018 406 28 109 122 2 3 25 0 695
2019 399 34 93 251 1 1 24 0 803
2020 381 24 97 300 1 0 36 0 839
2021 371 32 94 320 0 0 34 0 851
2022 381 22 83 358 0 0 44 0 888
2023 382 26 86 394 0 0 48 0 936
2024 384 18 96 370 0 0 43 0 911

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 James E Williams Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 717 45.2 15.9 0.3
2002 1107 70.3 15.7 0.4
2003 1107 70.3 15.7 0.4
2004 1043 67.1 15.5 1.2
2005 985 58.9 16.7 1.2
2006 989 62.0 16.0 3.3
2007 958 61.4 15.6 2.3
2008 961 61.2 15.7 1.8
2009 977 63.6 15.4 2.5
2010 914 62.6 14.5 3.9
2011 834 49.6 16.7 4.2
2012 794 45.6 17.4 5.2
2013 763 47.0 16.2 5
2014 723 45.2 15.9 5.7
2015 705 46.0 15.3 6.7
2016 689 49.0 14.0 5.8
2017 672 50.1 13.4 7.3
2018 695 45.5 15.2 13.1
2019 803 56.7 14.1 21
2020 839 65.9 12.7 23
2021 851 68.1 12.4 28.6
2022 888 67.6 13.1 34.5
2023 936 69.2 13.5 38.2
2024 911 71.8 12.6 33.9

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 James E Williams Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 717 45.2 15.9 0.3
2002 1107 70.3 15.7 0.4
2003 1107 70.3 15.7 0.4
2004 1043 67.1 15.5 1.2
2005 985 58.9 16.7 1.2
2006 989 62.0 16.0 3.3
2007 958 61.4 15.6 2.3
2008 961 61.2 15.7 1.8
2009 977 63.6 15.4 2.5
2010 914 62.6 14.5 3.9
2011 834 49.6 16.7 4.2
2012 794 45.6 17.4 5.2
2013 763 47.0 16.2 5
2014 723 45.2 15.9 5.7
2015 705 46.0 15.3 6.7
2016 689 49.0 14.0 5.8
2017 672 50.1 13.4 7.3
2018 695 45.5 15.2 13.1
2019 803 56.7 14.1 21
2020 839 65.9 12.7 23
2021 851 68.1 12.4 28.6
2022 888 67.6 13.1 34.5
2023 936 69.2 13.5 38.2
2024 911 71.8 12.6 33.9

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 James E Williams Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $544 (5.4%) $9,439 (94.5%) $9,984
2020 $468 (3.6%) $12,415 (96.4%) $12,883
2021 $555 (5.0%) $10,532 (95.0%) $11,087

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

Impact of COVID-19 on James E Williams Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 293rd of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 265th of 4647 Elementary schools
 0.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (James E Williams Elementary)6666
   3rd Grade Reading (Katy Independent School District (Isd))6067
 7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (James E Williams Elementary)6562
 3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Katy Independent School District (Isd))6157
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (James E Williams Elementary)6427
 37%
   3rd Grade Reading (Katy Independent School District (Isd))4938
 11%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
3rd Grade Mathematics (James E Williams Elementary)3620
 16%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Katy Independent School District (Isd))3330
 3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)3123
 8%
4th Grade Reading (James E Williams Elementary)7483
 9%
   4th Grade Reading (Katy Independent School District (Isd))6163
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (James E Williams Elementary)6879
 11%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Katy Independent School District (Isd))6361
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (James E Williams Elementary)3832
 6%
   4th Grade Reading (Katy Independent School District (Isd))4442
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
4th Grade Mathematics (James E Williams Elementary)3020
 10%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Katy Independent School District (Isd))2219
 3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)2622
 4%
5th Grade Reading (James E Williams Elementary)7483
 9%
   5th Grade Reading (Katy Independent School District (Isd))7072
 2%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (James E Williams Elementary)7476
 2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Katy Independent School District (Isd))7264
 8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (James E Williams Elementary)6866
 2%
   5th Grade Science (Katy Independent School District (Isd))6751
 16%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
5th Grade Reading (James E Williams Elementary)7193
 22%
   5th Grade Reading (Katy Independent School District (Isd))7152
 19%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5333
 20%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students803936
 16.6%
African American3426
 23.5%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian9386
 7.5%
Hispanic251394
 57%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White399382
 4.3%
Two or More Races2448
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients21%38.2%
 17.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about James E Williams Elementary

Students at James E Williams Elementary are 42% White, 41% Hispanic, 11% Asian, 5% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Yes. James E Williams Elementary ranks in the top 5.4% of Texas elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 911 students attended James E Williams Elementary.

Students who attend James E Williams Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Cinco Ranch High School


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