Is Don Carter Elementary a good school?

Yes. Don Carter Elementary ranks in the top 7.1% of Texas elementary schools.

How many students attend Don Carter Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 913 students attended Don Carter Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Don Carter Elementary?

Students at Don Carter Elementary are 27% Hispanic, 26% African American, 25% White, 16% Asian, 6% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Don Carter Elementary attend?

Students who attend Don Carter Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Reading Jh High : George Ranch High School

Don Carter Elementary

Summary:

Don Carter Elementary is a public elementary school located in Richmond, Texas, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 913 students, and is part of the Lamar Consolidated Independent School District.

Don Carter Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Texas, receiving a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's STAAR test scores are significantly higher than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subjects, with 74.05% of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to 63.6% for the district and 48.85% for the state. The school also performs exceptionally well in several student subgroups, including African American, Hispanic, and low socioeconomic status students. Despite having a diverse student population, Don Carter Elementary is able to achieve strong academic outcomes across different racial groups, suggesting that the school is providing an equitable education.

When compared to nearby schools in the Lamar Consolidated Independent School District, Don Carter Elementary consistently outperforms in terms of overall academic rankings and STAAR test scores, particularly in reading and mathematics. The school also has a more balanced racial distribution and a lower percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients compared to some of the nearby schools, such as Manford Williams Elementary and Smith Elementary.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

8500 A Meyers Rd
Richmond, TX 77469

(832) 223-5500

District: Lamar Consolidated Independent School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
332^nd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,254

Students who attend Don Carter Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Reading Jh
High:	George Ranch High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.4

Number of students: 913

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

27.2%

African American:

25.6%

White:

25.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 35.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Don Carter Elementary ranks better than 92.9% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 4^th among 27 ranked elementary schools in the Lamar Consolidated Independent School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.04. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Don Carter Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (27.2%), African American (25.6%), White (25%). (See more...)

Compare Details 35.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Don Carter Elementary is 16.4. 16 elementary schools in the Lamar Consolidated Independent School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Don Carter Elementary employs 55.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Don Carter Elementary is $9,254. 20 elementary schools in the Lamar Consolidated Independent School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Don Carter Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Lamar Consolidated Independent School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Lamar Consolidated Independent School District 213^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Don Carter Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	84.14	555^th	4479	87.6%
2021	88.18	467^th	4578	89.8%
2022	93.03	238^th	4581	94.8%
2023	88.57	431^st	4647	90.7%
2024	91.04	332^nd	4675	92.9%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Don Carter Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	71.25	251^st	1112	77.4%
2021	85.17	83^rd	961	91.4%
2022	76.55	170^th	1004	83.1%
2023	78.62	178^th	1099	83.8%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Don Carter Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	83.46	235^th	3333	92.9%
2021	57.98	1080^th	3446	68.7%
2022	82.22	313^th	3487	91.0%
2023	86.46	213^th	3556	94.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Don Carter Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	60.46	922^nd	3684	75.0%
2021	74.62	454^th	3799	88.0%
2022	83.37	300^th	3952	92.4%
2023	75.93	502^nd	4086	87.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Don Carter Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	74.06	631^st	4309	85.4%
2021	87.31	213^th	4451	95.2%
2022	91.44	144^th	4477	96.8%
2023	92.27	112^th	4521	97.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Don Carter Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	81.55	576^th	4348	86.8%
2021	85.72	501^st	4499	88.9%
2022	92.55	214^th	4561	95.3%
2023	89.31	351^st	4588	92.3%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Don Carter Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	54.06	1843^rd	3184	42.1%
2021	69.74	965^th	3006	67.9%
2022	67.41	961^st	2958	67.5%
2023	71.90	654^th	2980	78.1%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Don Carter Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	84.26	295^th	4295	93.1%
2021	82.25	317^th	4331	92.7%
2022	80.39	427^th	4461	90.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Don Carter Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	83.23	534^th	4357	87.7%
2021	87.42	439^th	4498	90.2%
2022	90.87	284^th	4563	93.8%
2023	84.18	546^th	4585	88.1%

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Rank History for Asian students at Don Carter Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	65.71	321^st	1009	68.2%
2021	58.64	405^th	967	58.1%
2022	65.35	323^rd	957	66.2%
2023	59.16	460^th	1015	54.7%

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Rank History for African American students at Don Carter Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	73.46	404^th	2515	83.9%
2021	88.98	126^th	2444	94.8%
2022	92.38	92^nd	2421	96.2%
2023	93.20	78^th	2443	96.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Don Carter Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	76.08	606^th	4188	85.5%
2021	76.80	620^th	4329	85.7%
2022	94.21	114^th	4376	97.4%
2023	73.90	764^th	4401	82.6%

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Rank History for White students at Don Carter Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	75.28	565^th	3142	82.0%
2021	83.03	285^th	3082	90.8%
2022	89.27	127^th	3082	95.9%
2023	85.38	237^th	3106	92.4%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2019	226	139	77	197	2	1	28	670
2020	220	156	92	218	2	1	39	728
2021	229	180	112	236	1	1	42	801
2022	216	203	117	245	2	1	48	832
2023	228	234	146	248	5	1	51	913

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Don Carter Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	670	41.2	16.2	27.3
2020	728	45.3	16.0	28.6
2021	801	51.2	15.6	34.5
2022	832	53.1	15.6	36.7
2023	913	55.5	16.4	35.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Don Carter Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	670	41.2	16.2	27.3
2020	728	45.3	16.0	28.6
2021	801	51.2	15.6	34.5
2022	832	53.1	15.6	36.7
2023	913	55.5	16.4	35.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Don Carter Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$620 (6.5%)	$8,850 (93.5%)	$9,470
2021	$819 (8.9%)	$8,435 (91.1%)	$9,254

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Don Carter Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 555^th of 4479 Elementary schools	Ranks 431^st of 4647 Elementary schools	3.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Don Carter Elementary)	60	69	9%
3rd Grade Reading (Lamar Consolidated Independent School District)	55	64	9%
3rd Grade Reading (Texas)	44	50	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Don Carter Elementary)	68	69	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lamar Consolidated Independent School District)	64	54	10%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)	48	43	5%
4th Grade Reading (Don Carter Elementary)	56	67	11%
4th Grade Reading (Lamar Consolidated Independent School District)	53	59	6%
4th Grade Reading (Texas)	43	47	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Don Carter Elementary)	76	68	8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lamar Consolidated Independent School District)	61	57	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	46	47	1%
5th Grade Reading (Don Carter Elementary)	66	71	5%
5th Grade Reading (Lamar Consolidated Independent School District)	61	70	9%
5th Grade Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Don Carter Elementary)	72	72
5th Grade Mathematics (Lamar Consolidated Independent School District)	69	62	7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	56	50	6%
5th Grade Science (Don Carter Elementary)	65	53	12%
5th Grade Science (Lamar Consolidated Independent School District)	59	42	17%
5th Grade Science (Texas)	48	34	14%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	670	913	36.3%
African American	139	234	68.3%
American Indian	2	5	150%
Asian	77	146	89.6%
Hispanic	197	248	25.9%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	226	228	0.9%
Two or More Races	28	51	82.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	27.3%	35.7%	8.4%

Schools Near Don Carter Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR Reading (2024)			STAAR Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Don Carter Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	8500 A Meyers Rd	Richmond	77469	Fort Bend County	Lamar Consolidated Independent School District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(832) 223-5500	913	56	16.4	35.7%	228 (25.0%)	234 (25.6%)	248 (27.2%)	146 (16.0%)	5 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	51 (5.6%)	91	332^nd of 4675 public elementary schools	92.9%		88.6	431^st of 4647 public elementary schools	90.7%	99	74.1	68.3	72.2	65.8	69.0	76.7	46.0	$9,254	$819	$8,435
Cora Thomas Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6822 Irby Cobb Blvd	Richmond	77469	Fort Bend County	Lamar Consolidated Independent School District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(832) 223-4600	601	40	14.9	57.7%	88 (14.6%)	187 (31.1%)	230 (38.3%)	68 (11.3%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	25 (4.2%)	65.9	1289^th of 4675 public elementary schools	72.4%		62.3	1491^st of 4647 public elementary schools	67.9%	202	45.5	66.7	56.4	42.6	62.3	66.3	23.8	$10,345	$1,003	$9,342
Manford Williams Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5111 Fm 762	Richmond	77469	Fort Bend County	Lamar Consolidated Independent School District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(832) 223-2700	706	41	17.3	73.7%	106 (15.0%)	222 (31.4%)	216 (30.6%)	130 (18.4%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	30 (4.2%)	85.2	563^rd of 4675 public elementary schools	88.0%		88.6	429^th of 4647 public elementary schools	90.8%	134	76.3	64.1	67.2	60.2	60.6	71.8	36.8	$12,376	$1,167	$11,209
John Arredondo Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6110 August Green Dr	Richmond	77469	Fort Bend County	Lamar Consolidated Independent School District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(832) 223-4800	695	43	16.2	52.8%	82 (11.8%)	214 (30.8%)	300 (43.2%)	80 (11.5%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	16 (2.3%)	79.8	765^th of 4675 public elementary schools	83.6%		65.4	1365^th of 4647 public elementary schools	70.6%	600	68.4	56.7	64.9	52.1	56.0	60.4	50.5	$9,695	$965	$8,731
William Velasquez Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	402 Macek Rd	Richmond	77469	Fort Bend County	Lamar Consolidated Independent School District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(832) 223-2600	497	34	14.4	56.9%	111 (22.3%)	122 (24.5%)	214 (43.1%)	25 (5.0%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	21 (4.2%)	71.6	1066^th of 4675 public elementary schools	77.2%		55.1	1872^nd of 4647 public elementary schools	59.7%	806	61.2	62.3	59.6	52.9	59.7	50.6	29.2	$11,205	$1,097	$10,108
Susanna Dickinson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7110 Greatwood Pkwy	Sugar Land	77479	Fort Bend County	Lamar Consolidated Independent School District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(832) 223-1400	547	35	15.6	14.8%	304 (55.6%)	35 (6.4%)	112 (20.5%)	55 (10.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (7.3%)	97.6	79^th of 4675 public elementary schools	98.3%		95.3	160^th of 4647 public elementary schools	96.6%	81	80.0	88.4	84.0	80.0	81.6	81.9	57.5	$10,874	$808	$10,066
Adriane Mathews Gray Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5055 Sunrise Meadow Ln	Richmond	77469	Fort Bend County	Lamar Consolidated Independent School District	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(832) 223-6400	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)	57.8	30.7	49.1	54.9	22.2	62.5	8.9
Irma Dru Hutchison Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3602 Williams Way	Richmond	77469	Fort Bend County	Lamar Consolidated Independent School District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(832) 223-1700	554	36	15.3	51.8%	78 (14.1%)	161 (29.1%)	154 (27.8%)	136 (24.5%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.7%)	20 (3.6%)	59.6	1608^th of 4675 public elementary schools	65.6%		66.3	1335^th of 4647 public elementary schools	71.3%	273	51.9	59.8	54.1	43.0	43.9	51.4	25.7	$9,210	$971	$8,239
Phelan Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1600 Great Blue Heron Ln	Richmond	77469	Fort Bend County	Lamar Consolidated Independent School District	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(832) 223-4500	647	38	16.8	57.5%	96 (14.8%)	248 (38.3%)	168 (26.0%)	108 (16.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (4.0%)	51.3	2079^th of 4675 public elementary schools	55.5%					(n/a)	49.5	40.0	62.4	37.4	34.4	54.8	23.7
Bess Campbell Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1000 Shadow Bend Dr	Sugar Land	77479	Fort Bend County	Lamar Consolidated Independent School District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(832) 223-1300	454	32	14.1	11.2%	287 (63.2%)	34 (7.5%)	64 (14.1%)	47 (10.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	21 (4.6%)	98	59^th of 4675 public elementary schools	98.7%		97.9	63^rd of 4647 public elementary schools	98.6%	4	90.2	89.0	84.7	65.6	93.8	87.1	71.8	$11,396	$870	$10,526

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