What grades does MCELWAIN EL serve?

MCELWAIN EL operates as a Primary school within the local district. The school serves families in the KATY area.

Where is MCELWAIN EL located?

MCELWAIN EL is a urban school in KATY, TX.

What is the student-teacher ratio at MCELWAIN EL?

The student-teacher ratio at MCELWAIN EL is 13:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in KATY, TX?

Schools in KATY include MCELWAIN EL and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the KATY area.

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MCELWAIN EL — School Calendar 2026-27

Primary|KATY, Texas|KATY ISD

KATY, TX 77493

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Aug

Wed

First Day of SchoolEvent

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Sep

Mon

Labor DayHoliday

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Sep

Fri

Campus Professional Learning Day (No Students)Staff Day

No School - Katy Independent School District

Oct

Fri

Fall BreakBreak

Fall Break - Katy Independent School District

Oct

Fri

Campus Professional Learning Day (No Students)Staff Day

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Nov

Mon

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School Profile

Grades

PK–5

Enrollment

885

Student:Teacher

13:1

Locale

Suburban

District

KATY ISD

Econ. Disadvantaged

45.4%

Phone

(281)234-4800

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

49%

71th percentile in TX

Math Proficiency

33%

48th percentile in TX

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

20 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1

Worse than average in TX

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices

Student devices available

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

187

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

64.8

100% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

0.5

Nurses

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$11,284

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$7,354

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$14,389

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 10%State 33%Local 58%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

25.6%

Below 150% poverty line

6.5%

Unemployment rate

21.2%

Uninsured residents

18.7%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

17,208

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

16,336

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

6,766 (41%)

Autism

3,783 (23%)

Other Health Impairment

1,925 (12%)

Speech/Language Impairment

1,737 (11%)

Intellectual Disability

878 (5%)

Emotional Disturbance

855 (5%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

1,039

Current enrollment

Coming Up

Wed, Aug 12, 2026

First Day of School

Event

Mon, Sep 7, 2026

Labor Day

Holiday

Fri, Sep 18, 2026

Campus Professional Learning Day (No Students)

Staff Day

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day No School - Katy Independent School District	Holiday	—
Fri, Sep 18, 2026	Campus Professional Learning Day (No Students) No School - Katy Independent School District	Staff Day	—
Fri, Oct 9, 2026	Fall Break Fall Break - Katy Independent School District	Break	—
Fri, Oct 23, 2026	Campus Professional Learning Day (No Students) No School - Katy Independent School District	Staff Day	—
Mon, Nov 2, 2026	Campus Professional Learning Day (No Students) No School - Katy Independent School District	Staff Day	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Thanksgiving Break Thanksgiving Break - Katy Independent School District	Break	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter Break Winter Break - Katy Independent School District	Break	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. Day No School - Katy Independent School District	Holiday	—
Fri, Feb 5, 2027	Campus Professional Learning Day (No Students) No School - Katy Independent School District	Staff Day	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Presidents' Day No School - Katy Independent School District	Holiday	—
Mon, Mar 8, 2027	Spring Break Spring Break - Katy Independent School District	Break	—
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	Student/Staff Holiday Student/Staff Holiday - Katy Independent School District	Holiday	—
Fri, Apr 9, 2027	Campus Professional Learning Day (No Students) No School - Katy Independent School District	Staff Day	—
Wed, May 26, 2027	Last Day of School Last Day of School - Katy Independent School District	Event	—