At a glance
Reported students
780
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
56.79
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
89th percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
987
Lee El: 780 reported students.
State peer staffing position
30th percentile
13.7:1 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
- 727
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53.98
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.5:1
What the reported data says about Lee El
Lee 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 780 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 89th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.7:1, 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 (65.3%) and Black (13.8%). English learners represent 35.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.1%. 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 Lee El
- 1How do the reported 13.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 56.79 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.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 35.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 76.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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
- White9.1%
- Hispanic65.3%
- Black13.8%
- Asian9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial2.6%
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.
Owens El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
779 reported students
Holmsley El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
785 reported students
Hairgrove El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
795 reported students
Post El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
798 reported students
Holbrook El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
757 reported students
Wilson El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
756 reported students
Public schools near Lee 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirk El Elementary · Cypress-Fairbanks ISD | PK–05 | 743 | 1.1 mi |
| Hairgrove El Elementary · Cypress-Fairbanks ISD | PK–05 | 795 | 1.2 mi |
| Horne El Elementary · Cypress-Fairbanks ISD | PK–05 | 908 | 1.7 mi |
| Owens El Elementary · Cypress-Fairbanks ISD | PK–05 | 779 | 2.3 mi |
| Bear Creek El Elementary · Katy ISD | PK–05 | 631 | 2.4 mi |
| Harmony School of Achievement - Houston Elementary · Charter · Harmony Public Schools - Houston North | KG–05 | 694 | 2.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Lee El
What grades does Lee El serve?
Lee 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 Lee El?
Lee El reported 780 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 89th percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 727 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Lee El?
The calculated ratio is 13.7:1, based on 780 students and 56.79 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 Lee El a public, charter, or magnet school?
Lee 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 Lee El students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
76.8% 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 Lee El in?
Lee 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 Lee El?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Kirk El (1.1 mi), Hairgrove El (1.2 mi), Horne El (1.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.