Roberta Wright Rylander Elementary Katy TX Top 9% (2026 List)

About Roberta Wright Rylander El

Roberta Wright Rylander Elementary School is located at 24831 Westheimer Parkway, Katy, TX 77494. The campus serves students in pre-kindergarten through grade 5. Enrollment stands at 1,078 students as of the 2023–24 school year. The student-teacher ratio is 13:1. The student body is 49% female and 51% male. According to state assessment data, 66% of students reached proficiency in math and 71% in reading, ranking the school #357 in Texas elementary schools. Roberta Wright Rylander Elementary operates as a public non-charter school within Katy Independent School District, earning a Best Elementary Schools badge and offering a Gifted and Talented program — serving a diverse student body that is 78% minority enrolled and ranking in the top 9% of Texas elementary schools. Roberta Wright Rylander Elementary serves a defined neighborhood attendance boundary in the Westheimer Parkway residential corridor of Katy under Katy ISD's PK–5 campus structure. Homes surrounding the campus commonly list near $350,000 based on current Katy area housing data. Ranked #357 in Texas, Roberta Wright Rylander Elementary stands among the best elementary schools in Texas for diverse public PK–5 campuses in Katy TX, placing it in the top 9% of Texas elementary schools within the Katy ISD network.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 66%

Reading 71%

State average proficiency is 66% in Math and 71% in Reading.

82

Full-time Teachers

13 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

1078

Total Students

$66547

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 28.39%

Asian 17.72%

Hispanic 37.76%

Black 9.37%

Two+ Races 6.12%

Native Am. 0.46%

White

28.39%

Asian

17.72%

Hispanic

37.76%

Black

9.37%

Two+ Races

6.12%

Native Am.

0.46%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1078

49.17%

530 Female

50.83%

548 Male

Student Population

1078 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

1078 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Roberta Wright Rylander El Contact Information

Address

24831 WESTHEIMER PKWY, KATY, TX, 77494

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Phone

(281) 237-8300

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Website

http://www.katyisd.org/

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:20 AM-3:20 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:05 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Roberta Wright Rylander Elementary School in Katy continues to shine, retaining its "Best Elementary Schools" designation and a #357 ranking in Texas for the 2024–25 school year. The school's students are performing well, with 66% demonstrating proficiency in math and 71% in reading. These figures surpass the averages for both Katy ISD and the state of Texas.

The school holds subgroup-specific rankings in the top 10% of Texas schools for Hispanic, Asian, and multi-race students. Katy ISD was nationally recognized in Niche.com's 2026 rankings. For a 1,078-student PK–5 campus in the Westheimer Parkway corridor of Katy TX, Rylander's top-9% Texas standing reflects sustained academic delivery across a racially diverse student population.

FAQ

Q1. Does Roberta Wright Rylander Elementary School offer a Gifted and Talented program?

Ans. Yes, Roberta Wright Rylander Elementary School offers a GT program.

Q2. What makes Roberta Wright Rylander Elementary School notable?

Ans. The school is recognized for strong performance across diverse student groups.

Q3. Where do students go after Roberta Wright Rylander Elementary School?

Ans. Students move to a district junior high school.

Q4. Why is the school named Roberta Wright Rylander Elementary School?

Ans. The school is named after a community contributor honored by the district.

Q5. How can families get more information about Roberta Wright Rylander Elementary School?

Ans. Families can contact the school or visit the district website.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

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The Secret Language of Birds

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

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