Calvin Nelms Charter School in Katy, Texas on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Calvin Nelms Charter School is a suburban public school in Katy, Texas that is part of Texas Department of Education. It serves 324 students in grades 6 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 29.5:1. Its teachers have had 6 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Grades 6 - 12

324 Students

11 Teachers

20625 Clay Rd

Katy, TX 77449 View local requests

http://www.cnchs.net

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Calvin Nelms Charter School Demographics

69%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

77%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Calvin Nelms Charter School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Jan 17, 2026

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