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#1525 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 18% in state

Manford Williams EL

Elementary School · Lamar CISD · Richmond, TX

A Lamar CISD elementary school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.

5111 FM 762, Richmond, TX 77469

  • Math 67% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 72% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.9Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.24 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics9.4Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency67% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency72% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg+23.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+17.7 pts
Overall Proficiency70% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)52% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+17.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile90th
Resources & Environment3.7Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.7:1
District spending per student$10,664
Chronic Absenteeism12.6%

Students at Manford Williams EL score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency67%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency72%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 5 points since 2020, reaching 70% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
97%
ELA
97%
2010
Math
97%
ELA
97%
2011
Math
93%
ELA
95%
2012
Math
91%
ELA
91%
2013
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
91%
ELA
93%
2015
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2016
Math
94%
ELA
91%
2017
Math
70%
ELA
65%
2018
Math
75%
ELA
67%
2019
Math
75%
ELA
67%
2020*
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2022
Math
75%
ELA
83%
2024
Math
67%
ELA
72%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 83% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

51.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Manford Williams EL sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Houston map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 11Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat 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

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Knile Center LlcPrivate · tuition6.6private1–120.3 mi44Compare →
Irma Dru Hutchison ELEnrollment path unverified6.4PK–51.6 mi568Compare →
John Arredondo ELEnrollment path unverified8.0PK–51.6 mi687Compare →
Phelan ELEnrollment path unverified5.5PK–51.8 mi720Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

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
#6 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

Manford Williams EL is listed in LAMAR CISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Manford Williams EL

Manford Williams EL is a public elementary school in Richmond, TX, part of Lamar CISD, serving approximately 709 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,525 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Manford Williams EL

What grades does Manford Williams EL serve?

Manford Williams EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Manford Williams EL?

Manford Williams EL has an enrollment of approximately 709 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Manford Williams EL?

The student-teacher ratio at Manford Williams EL is 17.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Manford Williams EL rank in TX?

Manford Williams EL ranks #1,525 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Manford Williams EL's MySchoolScout rating?

Manford Williams EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Manford Williams EL?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Manford Williams EL has 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Manford Williams EL a charter school?

No, Manford Williams EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Manford Williams EL a Title I school?

No, Manford Williams EL is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Manford Williams EL?

51.1% of students at Manford Williams 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
709
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
40
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Fort Bend County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.6%
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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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