McElwain El
#1033 of 4,686 elementary schools in Texas
#16803 of 50,301 nationally
About McElwain El
McElwain El is a public elementary located in Katy, in the Katy ISD school district of Texas, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 1,039 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 62.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1033rd of 4,686 ranked elementary schools in Texas. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (57th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,039.
There are 88 schools in Katy; McElwain El ranks 44th of 87 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)46.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.2
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for McElwain El by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,039
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 46.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
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Schools near McElwain El
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Harmony School of Excellence - Katy
Katy · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
1,123 students · 836 m away
Paetow H S
Katy · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,447 students · 3.0 km away
Stockdick J H
Katy · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,103 students · 3.2 km away
Bethke El
Katy · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
964 students · 3.6 km away
Cypress Park H S
Cypress · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,117 students · 3.7 km away
Rowe Middle
Cypress · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,481 students · 3.9 km away
David & Terri Youngblood El
Katy · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,186 students · 4.3 km away
Nelson J H
Katy · Public middle · Grades 6–8
904 students · 4.5 km away
Hemmenway El
Katy · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
947 students · 4.6 km away
Freeman H S
Katy · Public other · Grades 9–10
778 students · 4.6 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Texas with a comparable Enrollment.
Birkes El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,040 students
Gilmer El
Gilmer · Public elementary · Grades K–4
1,042 students
Brosnahan El
Katy · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,035 students
Sienna Crossing El
Missouri City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,035 students
Rice Sch /la Escuela Rice
Houston · Public elementary · Grades K–8
1,043 students
Roberta Wright Rylander El
Katy · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,034 students
Frequently asked questions
Is McElwain El a good school?
McElwain El has a Success Index (US) of 62.0 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1033 of 4,686 in Texas. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does McElwain El rank in Texas?
McElwain El ranks #1033 of 4,686 elementary schools in Texas and #16803 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend McElwain El?
McElwain El had 1,039 students in 2025.
Is McElwain El a elementary school or a high school?
McElwain El is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near McElwain El?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of McElwain El; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.