At a glance
Reported students
1,138
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
65.96
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
99th percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
987
Byrd El: 1,138 reported students.
State peer staffing position
88th percentile
17.3:1 reported; state peer median 14.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Byrd El
Byrd El is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Cypress. It is one of 94 current school records connected to Cypress-Fairbanks ISD. NCES reports 1,138 students for 2024–25.
Among 4,659 elementary schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 519 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 99th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.3:1, above the Texas median of 14.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Asian (31.4%) and Black (26.9%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Byrd El
- 1How do the reported 17.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 65.96 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 33%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White10.1%
- Hispanic24.5%
- Black26.9%
- Asian31.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Other schools in Cypress-Fairbanks ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Robison El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
1,135 reported students
Keith El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
1,135 reported students
Wells El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
1,133 reported students
Black El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
1,125 reported students
Warner El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
1,168 reported students
Duryea El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
1,089 reported students
Public schools near Byrd El
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postma El Elementary · Cypress-Fairbanks ISD | PK–05 | 753 | 0.8 mi |
| Andre El Elementary · Cypress-Fairbanks ISD | PK–05 | 1,014 | 1 mi |
| Rennell El Elementary · Cypress-Fairbanks ISD | PK–05 | 1,260 | 1 mi |
| Warner El Elementary · Cypress-Fairbanks ISD | PK–05 | 1,168 | 1.7 mi |
| McGown El Elementary · Cypress-Fairbanks ISD | PK–05 | 1,408 | 1.7 mi |
| Harmony Science Academy - Cypress Elementary · Charter · Harmony Public Schools - Houston North | KG–05 | 656 | 2.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Byrd El
What grades does Byrd El serve?
Byrd El reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Cypress-Fairbanks ISD.
How many students attend Byrd El?
Byrd El reported 1,138 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 99th percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Byrd El?
The calculated ratio is 17.3:1, based on 1,138 students and 65.96 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 14.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Byrd El a public, charter, or magnet school?
Byrd El is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Cypress-Fairbanks ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Byrd El students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
33% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Byrd El in?
Byrd El is part of Cypress-Fairbanks ISD, based in Cypress, TX, which operates 94 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Byrd El?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Postma El (0.8 mi), Andre El (1 mi), Rennell El (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.