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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·FORT BEND ISD·NCES 481965001822

MEADOWS EL

12037 PENDER LN, MEADOWS PLACE, TX 77477 · (281) 634-4720 · Fort Bend County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL425 STUDENTS
Enrollment
425
Elementary
DISTRICT 638 · STATE 519
Student : Teacher
14.0:1
30 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.4:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
60%
255 students
DISTRICT 53% · 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
Pre-K
34
Kindergarten
61
Grade 1
56
Grade 2
61
Grade 3
72
Grade 4
69
Grade 5
72
Student demographics
White
10525%
DISTRICT 13% · STATE 24%
Hispanic
18443%
DISTRICT 27% · STATE 54%
Black
4611%
DISTRICT 28% · STATE 13%
Asian
7117%
DISTRICT 28% · STATE 6%
Two+
174%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 3%
Native American
20%
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
21551%
Female
21049%

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Test scores

STAAR 2023-24 . % Meets Grade Level or Above
Reading
58.0%
TX avg 51.8% . +22.0pp since 2020
Mathematics
50.0%
TX avg 42.0% . +24.0pp 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
45.7%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
47.7%
based on TX schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-2.0pp
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
425
-12 (-3%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
14.0:1
was 14.6:1
% White
25%
was 30%
% Hispanic
43%
was 31%
% Black
11%
was 11%
% Asian
17%
was 22%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About MEADOWS EL

MEADOWS EL operates as a close-knit elementary campus in MEADOWS PLACE, Texas, run under FORT BEND ISD. Current enrollment sits at 425 students spanning grades pre-K through 5.

FORT BEND ISD runs 83 schools in total, collectively educating 79,663 students. MEADOWS EL is one of those campuses.

For racial and ethnic makeup, MEADOWS EL logs that the largest single group is Hispanic at 43%, but no single group is in the majority. Other groups include 25% White, 17% Asian, 11% Black, 4% multiracial. By comparison, Fort Bend County as a whole is about 25% Hispanic, so the school skews considerably more Hispanic than its surroundings.

Looking at the economic backdrop, MEADOWS EL records 30 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 14.0:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 15.1:1, putting MEADOWS EL tighter than the state norm the norm. Around 60% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, often used as a Title I proxy. Set against Fort Bend County (around 42%), the school's rate is noticeably above typical.

On a demographically-adjusted basis, MEADOWS EL sits in the middle band of the BeatsExpectations distribution. Schools with this campus's student mix typically land near 47.7%; this one delivers 45.7%.

In the surrounding community, community-level numbers for Fort Bend County indicate median household income runs about $114,041, 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 7% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Fort Bend County runs 217 public schools (combined enrollment of about 191,372 students), of which MEADOWS EL is one.

Nearest neighbor: ARROW ACADEMY - LIBERATION ACADEMY, around 0.7 miles off. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools. Among the 9 schools in that immediate cluster with test data (this one included), MEADOWS EL ranks 2nd on composite proficiency, higher than the local average of 35.9%.

The campus sits in a commuter-belt setting.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at MEADOWS EL has decreased 3%, going from 437 students in 2018 to 425 in 2025. Hispanic enrollment moved from 31% to 43% across the same window.

On the community side, posts here usually surface around pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Fort Bend County at a glance

View full county profile
Population
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

School name
MEADOWS EL
District
FORT BEND ISD
Address
12037 PENDER LN, MEADOWS PLACE, TX 77477
Phone
(281) 634-4720
County
Fort Bend County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–05
Total enrollment
425
Teachers (FTE)
30
Student–teacher ratio
14.0:1
Free/Reduced lunch
255 (60%)
Locale
21-Suburb: Large
NCES ID
481965001822
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in FORT BEND ISD
Other schools in MEADOWS PLACE
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Frequently asked questions

About MEADOWS EL
How large is MEADOWS EL?
MEADOWS EL enrolls approximately 425 students in grades PK-05.
What grades does MEADOWS EL serve?
MEADOWS EL serves grades PK-05.
What is the student-teacher ratio at MEADOWS EL?
The student-to-teacher ratio at MEADOWS EL is approximately 14.0:1 (30 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at MEADOWS EL?
At MEADOWS EL, the student body is approximately 25% White, 43% Hispanic, 11% Black, 17% Asian, 4% Two or more.
Is MEADOWS EL public or private?
MEADOWS EL is a public K-12 school, overseen by FORT BEND ISD.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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