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#5681 of 8,552 schools in TX
Based on limited data
Phelan EL
Elementary School · Lamar CISD · Richmond, TX
A Lamar CISD elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1600 GREAT BLUE HERON LN, Richmond, TX 77469
- Math 44% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 53% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Phelan EL score 48% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
49.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Phelan EL sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irma Dru Hutchison ELEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 568 | Compare → |
| Smith ELEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 335 | Compare → |
| Calvary Episcopal PreparatoryPrivate · tuition | 8.0private | PK–12 | 1.7 mi | 162 | Compare → |
| Jane Long ELEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–5 | 1.7 mi | 557 | 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
- #35 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
Phelan EL is listed in LAMAR CISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Phelan EL
Phelan EL is a public elementary school in Richmond, TX, part of Lamar CISD, serving approximately 720 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #5,681 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (2024 STAAR) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 STAAR).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Phelan EL
What grades does Phelan EL serve?
Phelan EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Phelan EL?
Phelan EL has an enrollment of approximately 720 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Phelan EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Phelan EL is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Phelan EL rank in TX?
Phelan EL ranks #5,681 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Phelan EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Phelan EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Phelan EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Phelan EL has 44% math proficiency (2024 STAAR) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 STAAR).
Is Phelan EL a charter school?
No, Phelan EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Phelan EL a Title I school?
No, Phelan EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Phelan EL?
49.2% of students at Phelan 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
- 720
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Fort Bend County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.9%
- Phone
- (832) 223-4500
- 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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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.
- 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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2024 STAAR; directory SY 2023–24
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