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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·CYPRESS-FAIRBANKS ISD·NCES 481611010731

KEITH EL

20550 FAIRFIELD GREEN, CYPRESS, TX 77433 · (281) 213-1744 · Harris County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL1,135 STUDENTS
Enrollment
1,135
Elementary
DISTRICT 906 · STATE 519
Student : Teacher
17.3:1
66 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.3:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
28%
316 students
DISTRICT 62% · STATE 65%
Community
1
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
55
Kindergarten
153
Grade 1
176
Grade 2
169
Grade 3
170
Grade 4
198
Grade 5
214
Student demographics
White
41%
DISTRICT 19% · STATE 24%
Hispanic
23%
DISTRICT 46% · STATE 54%
Black
15%
DISTRICT 21% · STATE 13%
Asian
15%
DISTRICT 10% · STATE 6%
Two+
6%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 3%
Native American
n/r
Pacific Islander
n/r
n/r: not reliably reported by NCES for this school. Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment are systematically under-reported in the source data.
Gender split
Male
52%
Female
48%

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Test scores

STAAR 2023-24 . % Meets Grade Level or Above
Reading
77.0%
TX avg 51.8% . +21.0pp since 2020
Mathematics
62.0%
TX avg 42.0% . +11.0pp since 2020
Source: STAAR. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

Demographically-adjusted score · methodology
Tier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
68.7%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
61.7%
based on TX schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+7.0pp
above demographic expectation
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
1,135
+116 (+11%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
17.3:1
was 19.1:1
% White
41%
was 50%
% Hispanic
23%
was 23%
% Black
15%
was 10%
% Asian
15%
was 10%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About KEITH EL

KEITH EL is a substantial elementary campus in CYPRESS, Texas, run under CYPRESS-FAIRBANKS ISD. The school caters to 1,135 students in grades pre-K through 5. Enrollment runs roughly 119% larger than the state mean of about 519.

CYPRESS-FAIRBANKS ISD runs 92 schools in total, collectively educating 117,927 students. KEITH EL is one of those campuses.

Demographically, KEITH EL shows that the most-represented group is White (41%), with the rest of the student body spread across multiple groups. Other groups include 23% Hispanic, 15% Asian, 15% Black, 6% multiracial.

Looking at school resources, On paper, KEITH EL has 66 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 17.3:1. The state averages around 15.1:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical. Roughly 28% of students at KEITH EL qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal. That share is lower than Harris County's rate of about 70%.

With demographic context factored in, KEITH EL tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 61.7% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 68.7%.

In the broader community, ACS estimates for Harris County put median household earnings sit near $74,983, 34% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 13% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Harris County's 1205 public schools (combined enrollment of about 886,911 students), KEITH EL is one campus in the mix.

AULT EL is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.7 miles from this campus. Counting just inside five miles, 8 other public schools cluster around KEITH EL. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts KEITH EL at 4th of 7; the average score across the group is 65.3%.

The campus sits in a residential setting.

Trend over the last 7 years. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at KEITH EL has edged up 11%, going from 1,019 students in 2018 to 1,135 in 2025. The White share of enrollment edged down from 50% to 41% over that span. Class-load math has fell: from 19.1:1 in 2018 to 17.3:1 in 2025.

Inside the community feed, recent activity here tends to focus on school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Harris County at a glance

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Population
4,838,303
Census ACS
Median income
$74,983
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
34%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
13%
Below federal line
Schools in county
1,205
886,911 students

Quick facts

School name
KEITH EL
District
CYPRESS-FAIRBANKS ISD
Address
20550 FAIRFIELD GREEN, CYPRESS, TX 77433
Phone
(281) 213-1744
County
Harris County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–05
Total enrollment
1,135
Teachers (FTE)
66
Student–teacher ratio
17.3:1
Free/Reduced lunch
316 (28%)
Locale
21-Suburb: Large
NCES ID
481611010731
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About KEITH EL
How many students attend KEITH EL?
KEITH EL enrolls approximately 1,135 students in grades PK-05.
Is KEITH EL an elementary, middle, or high school?
KEITH EL is an elementary school covering grades PK-05.
What is the student-teacher ratio at KEITH EL?
The student-to-teacher ratio at KEITH EL is approximately 17.3:1 (66 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at KEITH EL?
At KEITH EL, the student body is approximately 41% White, 23% Hispanic, 15% Black, 15% Asian, 6% Two or more.
Is KEITH EL public or private?
KEITH EL is a public K-12 school, overseen by CYPRESS-FAIRBANKS ISD.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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