Mirroring nationwide trends, many Fort Bend ISD campuses saw decreases in enrollment in the 2020-21 school year compared to 2019-20 due to the effects of the coronavirus pandemic.

FBISD has 51 elementary schools, 15 middle school and 11 high schools.

The following tables show information about the 2020-21 student population, including the percent that are economically disadvantaged, English learners and served by special education services. See definitions of each category below:

Economically disadvantaged: Students who are eligible for free or reduced-price meals, come from a family with an income below the poverty line or are eligible for other specific assistance or benefits

English learner: Identified by the Language Proficiency Assessment Committee, students who have another primary language and are learning English


Special education: Students participating in a special education program or another program using special education support services, aids or other special arrangements

Dyslexic: Students identified as having dyslexia or other related disorders

At risk: Students identified as at risk of dropping out of school based on state-defined criteria, which can include performance, alternative education enrollment, expulsion and homelessness, among other factors

Title I: Students in Title I programs under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, which provide funding for students of low-income families


CTE: Students enrolled in a state-approved career and technical education course as electives or in a district's CTE program