Excellent
#679 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 8% in state
Don Carter EL
Elementary School · Lamar CISD · Richmond, TX
A Lamar CISD elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
8500 A MEYERS RD, Richmond, TX 77469
- Math 72% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 73% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Don Carter EL score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 7-year record (2018–2024), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 73% in 2024.
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 12 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
38.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Don Carter EL sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,990/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Richmond), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$101,546
Median home value
$315,000
Median rent
$1,675/mo
College educated
40.4%
Homeownership
81.2%
Poverty rate
6.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77469; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cora Thomas ELEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–5 | 1.6 mi | 665 | Compare → |
| Knile Center LlcPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | 1–12 | 2.1 mi | 44 | Compare → |
| Manford Williams ELEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–5 | 2.1 mi | 709 | Compare → |
| John Arredondo ELEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–5 | 2.4 mi | 687 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Lamar CISD
- Schools in district
- 47
- Rank in district
- #1 of 44
- District spending per student
- $10,664NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Don Carter EL is listed in LAMAR CISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Don Carter EL
Don Carter EL is a public elementary school in Richmond, TX, part of Lamar CISD, serving approximately 998 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #679 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Don Carter EL
What grades does Don Carter EL serve?
Don Carter EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Don Carter EL?
Don Carter EL has an enrollment of approximately 998 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Don Carter EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Don Carter EL is 17.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Don Carter EL rank in TX?
Don Carter EL ranks #679 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Don Carter EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Don Carter EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Don Carter EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Don Carter EL has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Don Carter EL a charter school?
No, Don Carter EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Don Carter EL a Title I school?
No, Don Carter EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Don Carter EL?
38.8% of students at Don Carter EL qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 998
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 56
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Fort Bend County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.5%
- Phone
- (832) 223-5500
- Area population (ZIP 77469)
- 65,159
- Area average commute
- 29.6 min
- Area median age
- 35
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 77469; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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