Katy ISD Hayes ES Renovation

Katy ISD is undertaking a comprehensive renovation of Hayes Elementary School at 21203 Park Timbers Ln in Katy, Texas. The project, filed under the name Katy ISD Hayes ES Renovation, involves significant building additions to the existing elementary school structure. With an estimated cost of $20,000,000 and a total area of 104,666 sq ft, this is one of the larger capital improvements in the district’s recent portfolio.

Project Scope and Design

The work is classified as a renovation and alteration, aimed at modernizing the facility for current educational needs. Stantec Architecture, Inc. serves as the design firm of record, bringing expertise from other projects such as Gattis Elementary School in Round Rock and Pond Springs Elementary School in Austin. The registered accessibility specialist for this filing is William T Winning, ensuring compliance with Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) standards. The project utilizes public funds and is located on public land within Harris County.

TDLR completed the plan review process in February 2026. Construction is scheduled to finish in December 2026, with work officially starting in January 2026. This timeline represents a scheduled build window of 330 days. Compared to the median renovation project in Harris County, which typically lasts 92 days, this extended period reflects the scale of the comprehensive renovations and additions being performed at the site.

Cost and Market Context

The estimated cost of $20,000,000 places this project in the top quarter of renovation filings in Harris County for the last 24 months. The median estimated cost for comparable projects in the county is $250,000, with a middle range of $125,478 to $600,000. The cost per square foot for Hayes Elementary is $191, which is above the county median of $80 per square foot. This difference is typical for large-scale educational facilities that require specialized infrastructure and extensive accessibility features.

Katy ISD has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $25,190,000, including renovations at support services and maintenance facilities in Katy and Houston. The presence of multiple registered projects indicates a broader strategy for facility upgrades across the district. The area surrounding the school, ZIP code 77450, has a population of approximately 73,226 residents and a median household income of $105,607, according to U.S. Census estimates. The housing stock is primarily owner-occupied, with a median home value of $342,000.

The Harris County unemployment rate stood at 5.2 percent in July 2026, higher than a year earlier. While labor market conditions can influence construction timelines, the TDLR filing confirms the project is on track with its reviewed plans. The completion of this renovation will provide a modernized learning environment for students at Hayes Elementary, aligning with the district's commitment to facility quality.