At a glance
Reported students
856
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
56.56
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
94th percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
987
Fiest El: 856 reported students.
State peer staffing position
57th percentile
15.1:1 reported; state peer median 14.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 829
- Teachers (FTE)
- 57.38
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.4:1
What the reported data says about Fiest El
Fiest El is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Houston. It is one of 94 current school records connected to Cypress-Fairbanks ISD. NCES reports 856 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 94th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.1:1, close to 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 Hispanic or Latino (44.7%) and Black (26.5%). English learners represent 12.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Fiest El
- 1How do the reported 15.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 56.56 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?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 12.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 70.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White13.4%
- Hispanic44.7%
- Black26.5%
- Asian9.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial5.4%
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.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Cypress-Fairbanks ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Metcalf El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
855 reported students
Reed El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
847 reported students
Bane El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
872 reported students
Moore El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
873 reported students
Lamkin El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
834 reported students
Willbern El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
831 reported students
Public schools near Fiest 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowery El Elementary · Cypress-Fairbanks ISD | PK–05 | 660 | 0.8 mi |
| Birkes El Elementary · Cypress-Fairbanks ISD | PK–05 | 1,040 | 1.4 mi |
| Owens El Elementary · Cypress-Fairbanks ISD | PK–05 | 779 | 1.5 mi |
| Holmsley El Elementary · Cypress-Fairbanks ISD | PK–05 | 785 | 2.2 mi |
| Copeland El Elementary · Cypress-Fairbanks ISD | PK–05 | 951 | 2.3 mi |
| Horne El Elementary · Cypress-Fairbanks ISD | PK–05 | 908 | 2.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Fiest El
What grades does Fiest El serve?
Fiest 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 Fiest El?
Fiest El reported 856 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 94th percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 829 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Fiest El?
The calculated ratio is 15.1:1, based on 856 students and 56.56 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 Fiest El a public, charter, or magnet school?
Fiest El is a public school and is not a charter school. It is identified as a virtual school. Enrollment is generally based on Cypress-Fairbanks ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Fiest El students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
70.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Fiest El in?
Fiest 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 Fiest El?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Lowery El (0.8 mi), Birkes El (1.4 mi), Owens El (1.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.