At a glance
Reported students
753
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
50.71
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
87th percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
987
Postma El: 753 reported students.
State peer staffing position
51st percentile
14.8:1 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
- 1,037
- Teachers (FTE)
- 63.44
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.3:1
What the reported data says about Postma El
Postma 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 753 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 87th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.8:1, 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 (31.2%) and Black (26%). English learners represent 20.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.5%. 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 Postma El
- 1How do the reported 14.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 50.71 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
- 20.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 49%
- 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
- White20.7%
- Hispanic31.2%
- Black26%
- Asian16.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- 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.
Wilson El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
756 reported students
Holbrook El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
757 reported students
Hancock El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
749 reported students
Kirk El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
743 reported students
Lieder El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
742 reported students
Francone El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
734 reported students
Public schools near Postma 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Byrd El Elementary · Cypress-Fairbanks ISD | PK–05 | 1,138 | 0.8 mi |
| Rennell El Elementary · Cypress-Fairbanks ISD | PK–05 | 1,260 | 1.2 mi |
| Andre El Elementary · Cypress-Fairbanks ISD | PK–05 | 1,014 | 1.3 mi |
| Copeland El Elementary · Cypress-Fairbanks ISD | PK–05 | 951 | 1.7 mi |
| Harmony Science Academy - Cypress Elementary · Charter · Harmony Public Schools - Houston North | KG–05 | 656 | 1.8 mi |
| Birkes El Elementary · Cypress-Fairbanks ISD | PK–05 | 1,040 | 2.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Postma El
What grades does Postma El serve?
Postma 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 Postma El?
Postma El reported 753 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 87th percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,037 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Postma El?
The calculated ratio is 14.8:1, based on 753 students and 50.71 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 Postma El a public, charter, or magnet school?
Postma 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 Postma El students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
49% 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 Postma El in?
Postma 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 Postma El?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Byrd El (0.8 mi), Rennell El (1.2 mi), Andre El (1.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.