Fielder’s dynamic instructional program is steeped in cooperative learning, intense reading programs, inclusion, and higher-level thinking skills. Interactive math and science programs are experience-based, incorporating hands-on process learning. The language arts/reading curriculum includes experiences that promote self-expression and love of reading, and bring out children’s creative ability. Special grouping practices within the regular classroom at all grade levels enable teachers to provide for the varied individual differences including gifted students and those requiring additional reinforcement. For fifth graders who are capable of moving at a faster pace and need additional challenges, Fielder offers E-courses in math, language, social studies and science.

The Library/Media Center’s computerized catalog and check-out system was the first of its kind in a Katy ISD elementary. The school has access to the Internet and distance learning capabilities.

Communication is a high priority. The state award-winning school newsletter, co-sponsored by the PTA and the school, is published each six weeks. Parents receive weekly updates and communications from teachers, as well as a "Monday Memos," which update parents on school activities. The EnterLink voice mail system allows immediate two-way communication between the school and parents.  Each grade level conducts a Curriculum Night at the beginning of the school year, and individual grade levels sponsor one special emphasis night a year. 

Our Namesake: Who was Edna Mae Fielder?

    The impressive building and extensive educational program is a fitting and lasting tribute to Edna Mae Fielder, whose life was devoted to educating children. This woman, who loved people and her community, graduated from Bellevue High School in 1940 and enrolled at North Texas Teacher College in Denton where she received a Bachelor of Science degree in 1943. She then taught elementary school at Brooks ISD for two years. Sometime during this period, she married Oscar Lee Fielder and had a son, Michael.

    Edna Mae Fielder was hired by Katy ISD in 1955 to teach sixth grade at Katy Elementary and she also resumed her own education. She received a Master of Education degree from the University of Houston in 1960. In 1965 she transferred to Katy Junior High as a mathematics teacher and in 1970 she transferred to Katy High School where she taught mathematics and later became the head of the math department. In 1983 she became the Katy ISD Superintendent of Mathematics and in 1986 was named the District Math Consultant.

    Edna Mae retired on June 26, 1987. In her resignation letter she wrote, “I have enjoyed the benefits of being associated with this fine district for 32 years. These have been wonderful years and I will miss the job and my associates. I want to thank the Board for the opportunity I have had to work with the students and staff all these years. They have been very rewarding to me.”

    Edna Mae Fielder died on April 4, 1992. Sixteen days later, the Board of Trustees voted to name Katy ISD’s 14^th elementary school The Edna Mae Fielder Elementary School at Cinco Ranch.

• U. S. Department of Education Blue Ribbon School
• Honorable mention in the Toshiba/National Science Teachers Association ExploraVision contest, 2000
• Houston West Chamber of Commerce Christa McAuliffe Award for Teaching Excellence, 1999
• KISD Elementary Teacher of the Year, 1998
• Fourth grader selected for inclusion in the 1999 Houston-Area Youth Art Month Exhibit
• Texas Heroes for Children Award, 1998
• Odyssey of the Mind state qualifier, 1998
• Texas' Outstanding Campus Volunteer Program, Texas Association of Partners in Education, 1997
• Outstanding Volunteer Program, Texas PTA, 1997-98
• Perfect scores on the Wordmasters' Challenge,  1997, 1998

School Report Card

2008-09 TAKS Scores*

• Reading: 100%
• Math:  100%
• Writing: 100%
• Science:  96%

*Scores include the Texas Projection Measure (TPM), which is used to determine school ratings.

2009 Accountability rating: Exemplary