Jenks Elementary

Summary:

Jenks Elementary is a public elementary school in Katy, Texas, serving 1,434 students in grades PK-5. As part of the highly-ranked Katy Independent School District, Jenks Elementary consistently outperforms state and district averages on STAAR assessments, ranking among the top 100 elementary schools in Texas.

Jenks Elementary's academic excellence is evident across all grade levels and subjects, with 79.83% of 3rd graders proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to 66.61% for Katy ISD and 48.85% for Texas. The school's diverse student population, with 37.59% Hispanic, 31.1% Asian, and 7.18% African American students, is a key strength, as Jenks Elementary excels in the performance of various subgroups. For instance, the school ranks 44th out of 1,015 Texas elementary schools for its Asian student performance and 42nd out of 2,443 schools for its African American student performance.

When compared to nearby schools in the Katy ISD and Lamar Consolidated ISD, such as Campbell Elementary and Fred And Patti Shafer Elementary, Jenks Elementary consistently outperforms them on STAAR assessments and maintains a higher statewide ranking, making it a standout school within the local area.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 27602 Westridge Creek Ln
       Katy, TX  77494


(281) 234-4106

District: Katy Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
142nd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,255 Help


Students who attend Jenks Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Adams J H
High:    Jordan High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.4 Help
Number of students:  1,448

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
40.0%
Asian:
29.4%
White:
18.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  25.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Jenks Elementary ranks better than 97% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 10th 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 96.06. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Jenks Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Katy Independent School District (Isd). Student population at Jenks Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (40%), Asian (29.4%), White (18.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 25.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jenks Elementary is 13.4. 29 elementary schools in the Katy Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jenks Elementary is $9,255. 37 elementary schools in the Katy Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Jenks Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Jenks Elementary 142nd of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Jenks 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 Jenks Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Jenks Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 95.37 151st 4479 96.6%
2021 98.34 80th 4578 98.3%
2022 97.04 90th 4581 98.0%
2023 97.04 94th 4647 98.0%
2024 96.06 142nd 4675 97.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Jenks Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.17 346th 1046 66.9%
2019 83.56 105th 1112 90.6%
2021 95.02 15th 961 98.4%
2022 72.44 225th 1004 77.6%
2023 84.46 112th 1099 89.8%
2024 78.43 168th 1114 84.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Jenks Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.82 56th 3226 98.3%
2019 85.98 178th 3333 94.7%
2021 96.48 58th 3446 98.3%
2022 95.80 42nd 3487 98.8%
2023 94.69 66th 3556 98.1%
2024 86.94 295th 3638 91.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Jenks Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.17 392nd 3558 89.0%
2019 88.20 154th 3684 95.8%
2021 97.09 42nd 3799 98.9%
2022 94.10 85th 3952 97.8%
2023 89.55 187th 4086 95.4%
2024 78.81 471st 4261 88.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Jenks Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.45 362nd 4264 91.5%
2019 85.52 251st 4309 94.2%
2021 94.46 71st 4451 98.4%
2022 93.54 99th 4477 97.8%
2023 93.12 94th 4521 97.9%
2024 73.40 750th 4560 83.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Jenks Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.12 196th 4306 95.4%
2019 93.66 171st 4348 96.1%
2021 97.77 77th 4499 98.3%
2022 96.73 77th 4561 98.3%
2023 95.97 106th 4588 97.7%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Jenks Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.76 147th 3106 95.3%
2019 76.01 308th 3184 90.3%
2021 83.17 74th 3006 97.5%
2022 76.74 285th 2958 90.4%
2023 71.09 726th 2980 75.6%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Jenks Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.05 86th 4240 98.0%
2019 90.66 151st 4295 96.5%
2021 98.96 28th 4331 99.4%
2022 98.31 26th 4461 99.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Jenks Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.73 258th 4319 94.0%
2019 94.69 141st 4357 96.8%
2021 97.84 70th 4498 98.4%
2022 95.54 128th 4563 97.2%
2023 96.25 98th 4585 97.9%
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Rank History for Asian students at Jenks Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.04 164th 1005 83.7%
2019 80.75 87th 1009 91.4%
2021 86.34 60th 967 93.8%
2022 82.14 67th 957 93.0%
2023 84.05 44th 1015 95.7%
2024 79.26 108th 1035 89.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Jenks Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.18 165th 2483 93.4%
2019 96.05 38th 2515 98.5%
2021 98.86 18th 2444 99.3%
2022 91.46 104th 2421 95.7%
2023 95.75 42nd 2443 98.3%
2024 94.54 50th 2421 97.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Jenks Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.42 270th 4168 93.5%
2019 83.51 352nd 4188 91.6%
2021 94.67 117th 4329 97.3%
2022 95.89 79th 4376 98.2%
2023 95.11 92nd 4401 97.9%
2024 85.88 323rd 4431 92.7%
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Rank History for White students at Jenks Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.54 623rd 3127 80.1%
2019 82.31 349th 3142 88.9%
2021 85.65 220th 3082 92.9%
2022 81.89 329th 3082 89.3%
2023 80.97 388th 3106 87.5%
2024 78.02 447th 3078 85.5%
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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.

Jenks Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Jenks Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2017 325 90 319 497 5 0 19 0 1255
2018 360 94 414 621 6 0 47 0 1542
2019 310 81 403 452 7 2 41 0 1296
2020 320 107 436 540 6 2 41 0 1452
2021 308 105 457 523 7 2 47 0 1449
2022 282 104 442 416 7 3 61 0 1315
2023 269 103 446 539 7 3 67 0 1434
2024 263 109 425 579 6 4 62 0 1448

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 Jenks Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 1255 76.5 16.3 9.1
2018 1542 95.3 16.1 11.2
2019 1296 85.3 15.1 10.7
2020 1452 97.1 14.9 12.3
2021 1449 103.2 14.0 14.7
2022 1315 100.0 13.1 15.4
2023 1434 101.4 14.1 22.5
2024 1448 107.5 13.4 25.5

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 Jenks Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 1255 76.5 16.3 9.1
2018 1542 95.3 16.1 11.2
2019 1296 85.3 15.1 10.7
2020 1452 97.1 14.9 12.3
2021 1449 103.2 14.0 14.7
2022 1315 100.0 13.1 15.4
2023 1434 101.4 14.1 22.5
2024 1448 107.5 13.4 25.5

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 Jenks Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $536 (6.3%) $8,033 (93.8%) $8,568
2020 $459 (4.3%) $10,329 (95.7%) $10,788
2021 $507 (5.5%) $8,748 (94.5%) $9,255

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Jenks Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 151st of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 94th of 4647 Elementary schools
 1.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Jenks Elementary)7284
 12%
   3rd Grade Reading (Katy Independent School District (Isd))6067
 7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Jenks Elementary)7673
 3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Katy Independent School District (Isd))6157
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Jenks Elementary)6034
 26%
   3rd Grade Reading (Katy Independent School District (Isd))4938
 11%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Jenks Elementary)317
 24%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Katy Independent School District (Isd))3330
 3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)3123
 8%
4th Grade Reading (Jenks Elementary)7179
 8%
   4th Grade Reading (Katy Independent School District (Isd))6163
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Jenks Elementary)7477
 3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Katy Independent School District (Isd))6361
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Jenks Elementary)6047
 13%
   4th Grade Reading (Katy Independent School District (Isd))4442
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Jenks Elementary)5017
 33%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Katy Independent School District (Isd))2219
 3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)2622
 4%
5th Grade Reading (Jenks Elementary)8585
   5th Grade Reading (Katy Independent School District (Isd))7072
 2%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Jenks Elementary)8388
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Katy Independent School District (Isd))7264
 8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Jenks Elementary)8272
 10%
   5th Grade Science (Katy Independent School District (Isd))6751
 16%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
5th Grade Reading (Jenks Elementary)9344
 49%
   5th Grade Reading (Katy Independent School District (Isd))7152
 19%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5333
 20%
5th Grade Mathematics (Jenks Elementary)2540
 15%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Katy Independent School District (Isd))4536
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)2823
 5%
5th Grade Science (Jenks Elementary)537
 46%
   5th Grade Science (Katy Independent School District (Isd))3813
 25%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)189
 9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students12961434
 10.6%
African American81103
 27.2%
American Indian77
Asian403446
 10.7%
Hispanic452539
 19.2%
Pacific Islander23
 50%
White310269
 13.2%
Two or More Races4167
 63.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients10.7%22.5%
 11.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Jenks Elementary

Yes! Jenks Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 142nd of 4675 Texas elementary schools.

Students who attend Jenks Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Adams J H
High : Jordan High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,448 students attended Jenks Elementary.

Students at Jenks Elementary are 40% Hispanic, 29% Asian, 18% White, 8% African American, 4% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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