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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·CYPRESS-FAIRBANKS ISD·NCES 481611001188

LIEDER EL

17003 KIETH HARROW BLVD, HOUSTON, TX 77084 · (281) 463-5928 · Harris County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL742 STUDENTS
Enrollment
742
Elementary
DISTRICT 906 · STATE 519
Student : Teacher
12.9:1
57 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.3:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
86%
639 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
95
Kindergarten
106
Grade 1
102
Grade 2
108
Grade 3
108
Grade 4
118
Grade 5
105
Student demographics
White
416%
DISTRICT 19% · STATE 24%
Hispanic
55274%
DISTRICT 46% · STATE 54%
Black
8712%
DISTRICT 21% · STATE 13%
Asian
385%
DISTRICT 10% · STATE 6%
Two+
233%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 3%
Native American
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
39253%
Female
35047%

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Test scores

STAAR 2023-24 . % Meets Grade Level or Above
Reading
45.0%
TX avg 51.8% . +14.0pp since 2020
Mathematics
36.0%
TX avg 42.0% . +15.0pp 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
36.2%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
36.3%
based on TX schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-0.1pp
below 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
742
-171 (-19%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
12.9:1
was 14.7:1
% White
6%
was 7%
% Hispanic
74%
was 75%
% Black
12%
was 8%
% Asian
5%
was 7%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About LIEDER EL

Set in HOUSTON, Texas, LIEDER EL is a medium-sized elementary school, run under CYPRESS-FAIRBANKS ISD. It educates 742 students across grades pre-K through 5. Compared to the state average of about 519 students per school, that is 43% larger than typical.

Within CYPRESS-FAIRBANKS ISD, which oversees 92 schools and 117,927 students, LIEDER EL is one campus in the system.

For racial and ethnic makeup, LIEDER EL logs that the largest single group is Hispanic, at 74% of enrollment; the rest is composed of 12% Black, 6% White, 5% Asian, 3% multiracial. The wider county runs roughly 44% Hispanic, putting the school's mix noticeably more Hispanic than the area baseline.

Looking at the economic backdrop, LIEDER EL records 57 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 12.9:1. The state averages around 15.1:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. An estimated 86% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator. By comparison, Harris County runs at roughly 70%, so the school's eligibility rate is somewhat above the surrounding baseline.

On a demographically-adjusted basis, LIEDER EL tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 36.3% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 36.2%.

Across the wider county, census data for Harris County shows median household earnings sit near $74,983, about 34% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, 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), LIEDER EL is one campus in the mix.

Nearest neighbor: WATKINS MIDDLE, around 0.2 miles off. Counting just inside five miles, 8 other public schools cluster around LIEDER EL. Among the 9 schools in that immediate cluster with test data (this one included), LIEDER EL ranks 6th on composite proficiency, below the local average of 45.3%.

LIEDER EL operates from a commuter-belt location.

Looking at the recent track record. LIEDER EL's enrollment has decreased 19% since 2018, when it stood at 913 (now 742). Class-load math has pulled in: from 14.7:1 in 2018 to 12.9:1 in 2025.

On allk12, recent activity here tends to focus on sports schedules, lunch menu changes, and school spirit week. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.

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
LIEDER EL
District
CYPRESS-FAIRBANKS ISD
Address
17003 KIETH HARROW BLVD, HOUSTON, TX 77084
Phone
(281) 463-5928
County
Harris County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–05
Total enrollment
742
Teachers (FTE)
57
Student–teacher ratio
12.9:1
Free/Reduced lunch
639 (86%)
Locale
21-Suburb: Large
NCES ID
481611001188
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About LIEDER EL
What is the total enrollment at LIEDER EL?
LIEDER EL enrolls approximately 742 students in grades PK-05.
What age range does LIEDER EL serve?
LIEDER EL serves students from grade PK through grade 05.
What is the student-teacher ratio at LIEDER EL?
The student-to-teacher ratio at LIEDER EL is approximately 12.9:1 (57 FTE teachers).
How diverse is LIEDER EL?
LIEDER EL reports a student body of 6% White, 74% Hispanic, 12% Black, 5% Asian, 3% Two or more.
Is LIEDER EL public or private?
LIEDER 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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