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What's one thing KATHLEEN JOERGER LINDSEY EL gets right about preparing students for what comes next?
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Enrollment
923
Elementary
DISTRICT 668 · STATE 519
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·LAMAR CISD·NCES 482658013544
Kathleen Joerger Lindsey Elementary School
2431 JOAN COLLIER TRCE, KATY, TX 77494 · (832) 223-5400 · Fort Bend County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL923 STUDENTS
A-
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Scored higher than 77% of Texas public elementary schools
- ATest scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- BBeats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- C-Three-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded Texas public elementary schools
Student : Teacher
17.5:1
53 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.6:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
21%
198 students
DISTRICT 50% · STATE 65%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 65 | 7% |
| Kindergarten | 148 | 16% |
| Grade 1 | 158 | 17% |
| Grade 2 | 143 | 15% |
| Grade 3 | 149 | 16% |
| Grade 4 | 126 | 14% |
| Grade 5 | 134 | 15% |
This year's kindergarten class (148) is 10% larger than its 5th grade class (134).
Student demographics
75%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 73% · STATE 63% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
STAAR 2025-26 . % Meets Grade Level or AboveReading
78.0%
TX avg 54.5% . +46.0pp since 2020
Mathematics
69.0%
TX avg 45.3% . +30.0pp since 2020
What this means: On the STAAR, Texas's statewide test, about 78 of every 100 students at this school read at grade level and about 69 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Texas schools, those numbers are about 55 and 45. Reading scores are up about 46 points since 2020, while math scores are up about 30 points.
Performance levels, 2025-26
| Subject | Masters Grade Level | Meets Grade Level | Approaches Grade Level | Did Not Meet Grade Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 48.0% | 30.0% | 12.0% | 10.0% |
| Mathematics | 38.0% | 31.0% | 16.0% | 15.0% |
Share of tested students at each STAAR level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
STAAR results by year
| School year | Reading | Mathematics |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 78.0% | 69.0% |
| 2024-25 | 78.0% | 72.0% |
| 2023-24 | 75.0% | 62.0% |
| 2022-23 | 77.0% | 73.0% |
| 2021-22 | 69.0% | 67.0% |
| 2020-21 | 32.0% | 39.0% |
% Meets Grade Level or Above, all students and all tested grades.
Source: STAAR. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
67.5%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
64.5%
based on TX schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+2.9pp
above demographic expectation
What this means: About 67% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 65% typical for Texas schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among Texas's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like Kathleen Joerger Lindsey Elementary School
Kathleen Joerger Lindsey Elementary School's state test result (67.5% proficient) is higher than 2 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kathleen Joerger Lindsey Elementary School this school | 923 | 21.5% | 67.5% |
| George W Bush Elementary School ST PAUL | 924 | 17.7% | 75.1% |
| Sumeer Elememtary MELISSA | 962 | 24.0% | 60.1% |
| Teravista Elementary School ROUND ROCK | 821 | 22.7% | 64.7% |
| Twain Elementary School HOUSTON | 924 | 19.3% | 74.4% |
| Sienna Crossing Elementary School MISSOURI CITY | 1,035 | 18.9% | 71.0% |
Matched among Texas elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Kathleen Joerger Lindsey Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Texas | In Fort Bend County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 67.5% | #396 of 4,401 | #41 of 113 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 69.0% | #470 of 4,466 ▼ 139 | #38 of 113 ▼ 1 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 78.0% | #341 of 4,466 ▲ 41 | #32 of 113 ▲ 6 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest drop first | -1.5pp | #1,033 of 3,998 | #26 of 104 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 923 | #176 of 4,938 | #28 of 119 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 17.5:1 | #4,069 of 4,622 | #99 of 116 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 75.3% | #102 of 4,628 | #15 of 116 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 21.5% | #4,404 of 4,789 | #98 of 117 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +100.7% | #27 of 1,307 | #3 of 34 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
923
+261 (+39%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
17.5:1
was 14.4:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 923 | 52.8 | 17.5:1 | 21% (198) |
| 2023-24 | 1,204 | 60.8 | 19.8:1 | 19% (233) |
| 2022-23 | 1,131 | 63.2 | 17.9:1 | 20% (227) |
| 2020-21 | 662 | 46 | 14.4:1 | 21% (137) |
| 2017-18 | 460 | 30.7 | 15.0:1 | 15% (67) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Kathleen Joerger Lindsey Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students up 101% (460 to 923); teachers up 72% (30.7 to 52.8).
About Kathleen Joerger Lindsey Elementary School
Kathleen Joerger Lindsey Elementary School is classified as an elementary school. It is located in KATY, Texas. School enrollment was 923 students in 2024-25, in pre-K through 5. For comparison, elementary schools in Texas average about 519 students.
LAMAR CISD counts 46,786 students in its 49 schools, and Kathleen Joerger Lindsey Elementary School is one of them.
Federal enrollment data show White students as the largest group at Kathleen Joerger Lindsey Elementary School, at 33%. The rest of enrollment is 25% Hispanic, 22% Asian, 15% Black, and 4% multiracial. That is close to the 34% White share among all Fort Bend County residents. Kathleen Joerger Lindsey Elementary School's diversity index is 75%, against a US figure of 70%.
Teacher staffing is 52.8 full-time equivalents, or about 17.5 students per teacher. On average, elementary schools in Texas have 15.1:1, compared with 17.5:1 here. About 21% of students, or 198, qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. By comparison, the figure for public schools in Fort Bend County is 42%.
Kathleen Joerger Lindsey Elementary School is graded A- by allk12, scoring above 77% of Texas public elementary schools once test results, poverty-adjusted performance, and the recent trend are combined.
On a poverty-adjusted basis, Kathleen Joerger Lindsey Elementary School falls in the middle 80% of Texas schools: 67.5% actual against 64.5% predicted.
Federal survey data for Fort Bend County show that the median household income is $114,041, about 50% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 7% of residents are in poverty. Fort Bend County is home to 217 public schools and about 191,372 public school students.
The next-closest public school is Ray and Jamie Wolman Elementary School, about 0.8 miles away. The count of other public schools within five miles is at least 8. In a group of 9 nearby schools with scores, Kathleen Joerger Lindsey Elementary School ranks 6th on average proficiency.
NCES assigns Kathleen Joerger Lindsey Elementary School the locale Suburb: Large, meaning in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population of 250,000 or more.
The school enrolled 923 students in 2024-25, 261 more than the 662 it had in 2020-21. There were more students per teacher in 2024-25 (17.5:1) than in 2020-21 (14.4:1).
The allk12 site hosts a discussion page for Kathleen Joerger Lindsey Elementary School covering things like sports tryouts, band and choir, and theater. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Fort Bend County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
893,767
Census ACS
Median income
$114,041
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
50%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
217
191,372 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in LAMAR CISD
- Fulshear High SchoolHigh · 3,401 students
- Dean Leaman JHMiddle · 2,888 students
- Foster High SchoolHigh · 2,747 students
- George Ranch High SchoolHigh · 2,337 students
- Briscoe JHMiddle · 2,003 students
- Dr Thomas E Randle High SchoolHigh · 1,966 students
Other schools in KATY
- Seven Lakes High SchoolHigh · 3,773 students
- Cinco Ranch High SchoolHigh · 3,740 students
- Katy High SchoolHigh · 3,543 students
- Paetow High SchoolHigh · 3,447 students
- Taylor High SchoolHigh · 3,384 students
- Jordan High SchoolHigh · 3,330 students
Nearby schools
- Ray and Jamie Wolman Elementary School0.8 mi · 1,054
- Bryant Elementary School1.1 mi · 1,194
- Tamarron Elementary School1.6 mi · 1,167
- Willie Melton Sr Elementary School1.7 mi · 635
- Jenks Elementary School1.9 mi · 1,356
- Adams Junior High School2.5 mi · 1,963
Frequently asked questions
About Kathleen Joerger Lindsey Elementary SchoolHow many students attend Kathleen Joerger Lindsey Elementary School?
Kathleen Joerger Lindsey Elementary School enrolls approximately 923 students in grades PK-05.
Is Kathleen Joerger Lindsey Elementary School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Kathleen Joerger Lindsey Elementary School is an elementary school covering grades PK-05.
How many teachers does Kathleen Joerger Lindsey Elementary School have?
Kathleen Joerger Lindsey Elementary School employs 53 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.5:1.
What is the student diversity at Kathleen Joerger Lindsey Elementary School?
Student demographics at Kathleen Joerger Lindsey Elementary School are roughly 33% White, 25% Hispanic, 15% Black, 22% Asian, 4% Two or more.
What district is Kathleen Joerger Lindsey Elementary School in?
Kathleen Joerger Lindsey Elementary School is part of LAMAR CISD.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.