Mcelwain El
Katy, TX · Katy ISD · Grades PK-5
1,483rd of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 66%▲ Improving
Mcelwain El ranking
SchoolRow ranks Mcelwain El 1,483rd 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 66% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 59th in 2022 to 66th in 2025 — improving.
Mcelwain El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 423 students tested
Mcelwain El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 885 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2020
| Group | Trend | 2020 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 46.5% | 42.4% | ▼ 4.1 pts | |
| Black | 19.2% | 26.3% | ▲ 7.1 pts | |
| White | 21.7% | 16.9% | ▼ 4.8 pts | |
| Asian | 6.4% | 9.2% | ▲ 2.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 5.9% | 5.1% | ▼ 0.8 pts |
Homes near Mcelwain El
Typical home value $344K in zip 77493 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Mcelwain El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8Harmony School of Excellence - KatyHarmony Public Schools - Houston North · 0.5 mi away · charter901st of 4,406
ELA 69% · Math 57% - 7Bethke ElKaty ISD · 2.3 mi away1,732nd of 4,406
ELA 61% · Math 44% - 6David & Terri Youngblood ElKaty ISD · 2.7 mi away1,883rd of 4,406
ELA 58% · Math 44% - 6Hemmenway ElCypress-Fairbanks ISD · 2.9 mi away2,200th of 4,406
ELA 53% · Math 43% - 6Walker ElCypress-Fairbanks ISD · 2.9 mi away2,091st of 4,406
ELA 56% · Math 42% - 3Duryea ElCypress-Fairbanks ISD · 3.4 mi away3,156th of 4,406
ELA 49% · Math 31% - 4Russell & Cindi Faldyn ElKaty ISD · 3.7 mi away2,866th of 4,406
ELA 52% · Math 33% - 7Robinson ElCypress-Fairbanks ISD · 3.7 mi away1,495th of 4,406
ELA 63% · Math 47%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Mcelwain El in?
Mcelwain El is part of the Katy ISD district in Katy, Texas.
Is Mcelwain El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Mcelwain El 1,483rd of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 66% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Mcelwain El?
Hispanic 42%, Black 26%, White 17%, Asian 9% (885 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Mcelwain El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 77493 is $344K 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.