Joella Exley El
Katy, TX · Katy ISD
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · Suburb, large
558th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 87%· Stable
21800 WESTHEIMER PKWY, Katy, TX 77494
(281)237-8400NCES ID 482517010765Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Joella Exley El 558th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 87% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 90th in 2019 to 87th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 400 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 944 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2004, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 41.5% | 34.1% | ▼ 7.4 pts | |
| Asian | 23.3% | 29.6% | ▲ 6.3 pts | |
| Hispanic | 24.8% | 23.2% | ▼ 1.6 pts | |
| Black | 7.3% | 7.9% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.6% | 4.7% | ▲ 2.1 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.4% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.1 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 2004. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $490K in zip 77494 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Joella Exley El
- #382James E Williams ElKaty ISD · 1 mi away382nd of 4,406
ELA 75% ▲1 · Math 72% ▲7Compare - #321Sue Creech ElKaty ISD · 1.3 mi away321st of 4,406
ELA 81% ▲7 · Math 70% ▲5Compare - #398Jeanette Hayes ElKaty ISD · 1.6 mi away398th of 4,406
ELA 77% ▲3 · Math 69% ▲4Compare - #442Edna Mae Fielder ElKaty ISD · 1.7 mi away442nd of 4,406
ELA 76% ▲2 · Math 68% ▲3Compare - #134Roosevelt Alexander ElKaty ISD · 1.9 mi away134th of 4,406
ELA 84% ▲10 · Math 81% ▲16Compare - #2400Memorial Parkway ElKaty ISD · 2.1 mi away2,400th of 4,406
ELA 50% ▼24 · Math 43% ▼22Compare - #45Griffin ElKaty ISD · 2.3 mi away45th of 4,406
ELA 87% ▲13 · Math 87% ▲22Compare - #82Hazel S Pattison ElKaty ISD · 2.5 mi away82nd of 4,406
ELA 88% ▲14 · Math 82% ▲17Compare
What school district is Joella Exley El in?
Joella Exley El is part of the Katy ISD district in Katy, Texas.
Is Joella Exley El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Joella Exley El 558th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 87% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Joella Exley El?
White 34%, Asian 30%, Hispanic 23%, Black 8% (944 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Joella Exley El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 77494 is $490K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.