At a glance
Reported students
640
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
53.31
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
72nd percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
982.5
Loraine T Golbow El: 640 reported students.
State peer staffing position
10th percentile
12:1 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
- 869
- Teachers (FTE)
- 70.2
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.4:1
What the reported data says about Loraine T Golbow El
Loraine T Golbow El is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Katy. It is one of 80 current school records connected to Katy ISD. NCES reports 640 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 72nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12:1, below 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 (40.8%) and Black (28.6%). English learners represent 29.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18.6%. 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 Loraine T Golbow El
- 1How do the reported 12:1 student–teacher ratio and 53.31 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 1 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
- 29.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 18.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 69.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- 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
- White14.7%
- Hispanic40.8%
- Black28.6%
- Asian9.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial6.4%
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 Katy ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Bear Creek El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
631 reported students
Katy El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
699 reported students
Ursula Stephens El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
578 reported students
Jack & Sharon Rhoads El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
703 reported students
Memorial Parkway El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
714 reported students
Sundown El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
720 reported students
Public schools near Loraine T Golbow 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morton Ranch El Elementary · Katy ISD | PK–05 | 969 | 1 mi |
| Franz El Elementary · Katy ISD | PK–05 | 1,115 | 1.2 mi |
| Robinson El Elementary · Cypress-Fairbanks ISD | PK–05 | 908 | 1.3 mi |
| Brosnahan El Elementary · Cypress-Fairbanks ISD | PK–05 | 1,035 | 1.4 mi |
| McRoberts El Elementary · Katy ISD | PK–05 | 864 | 1.4 mi |
| Ursula Stephens El Elementary · Katy ISD | PK–05 | 578 | 1.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Loraine T Golbow El
What grades does Loraine T Golbow El serve?
Loraine T Golbow El reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Katy ISD.
How many students attend Loraine T Golbow El?
Loraine T Golbow El reported 640 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 72nd percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 869 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Loraine T Golbow El?
The calculated ratio is 12:1, based on 640 students and 53.31 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 Loraine T Golbow El a public, charter, or magnet school?
Loraine T Golbow El is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Katy ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Loraine T Golbow El students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
69.1% 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 Loraine T Golbow El in?
Loraine T Golbow El is part of Katy ISD, based in Katy, TX, which operates 80 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Loraine T Golbow El?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Morton Ranch El (1 mi), Franz El (1.2 mi), Robinson El (1.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.