Serving 618 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ursula Stephens Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 618 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ursula Stephens Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Ursula Stephens Elementary School's student population of 618 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
618 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ursula Stephens Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ursula Stephens Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3632 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
5%
Hispanic
67%
53%
Black
16%
13%
White
10%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ursula Stephens Elementary School's ranking?
Ursula Stephens Elementary School is ranked #3632 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Ursula Stephens Elementary School?
618 students attend Ursula Stephens Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Ursula Stephens Elementary School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ursula Stephens Elementary School?
Ursula Stephens Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ursula Stephens Elementary School offer ?
Ursula Stephens Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Ursula Stephens Elementary School part of?
Ursula Stephens Elementary School is part of Katy Independent School District.
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