Phelan Elementary

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Phelan Elementary ranks 2079 th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Phelan Elementary is a public elementary school located in Richmond, Texas, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 647 students. The school is part of the Lamar Consolidated Independent School District, which is ranked 213 out of 968 school districts in Texas and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Phelan Elementary has a more diverse student population compared to the nearby schools, with 38.33% African American, 25.97% Hispanic, and 16.69% Asian students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by STAAR test scores, is generally lower than the district and state averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 3rd-grade reading proficiency rate was 49.53%, compared to the district's 63.6% and the state's 48.85%. Additionally, Phelan Elementary has a relatively high percentage of students (57.5%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students compared to the nearby schools.

When comparing Phelan Elementary to the nearby schools, some interesting patterns emerge. Susanna Dickinson Elementary, the highest-performing school in the area, consistently outperforms Phelan Elementary and the district/state averages across all subjects and grade levels. Schools with higher percentages of economically disadvantaged students, such as Travis Elementary and T L Pink Elementary, tend to have lower academic performance compared to Phelan Elementary and the higher-performing schools. Additionally, the student-teacher ratio at Phelan Elementary is on the higher end, which may contribute to the school's lower academic performance compared to the nearby schools.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

1600 Great Blue Heron Ln
Richmond, TX 77469

(832) 223-4500

District: Lamar Consolidated Independent School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
2079^th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Students who attend Phelan Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Lamar Jh
High:	Lamar Cons High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.8

Number of students: 647

Racial breakdown:

African American:

38.3%

Hispanic:

26.0%

Asian:

16.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 57.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Phelan Elementary ranks better than 55.5% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.31. (See more...)

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Schooldigger Rankings:

Phelan 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 Phelan Elementary

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	51.31	2079^th	4675	55.5%

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Enrollment information for Phelan Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2023	96	248	108	168	1	0	26	0	647

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 Phelan Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2023	647	38.4	16.8	57.5

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 Phelan Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2023	647	38.4	16.8	57.5

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.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2024)			STAAR Spanish Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Spanish Science (2024)	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 Spanish Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Science 5th Grade	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
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
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
Smith Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2014 Lamar Dr	Richmond	77469	Fort Bend County	Lamar Consolidated Independent School District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(832) 223-2300	368	26	14.0	80.2%	41 (11.1%)	54 (14.7%)	262 (71.2%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.4%)	43.6	2587^th of 4675 public elementary schools	44.7%		58.2	1695^th of 4647 public elementary schools	63.5%	892	15.4	33.3	42.9	23.1	33.3	14.3	0.0	29.3	46.3	44.4	29.3	34.1	63.9	33.3	$14,401	$1,392	$13,009
Jane Long Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	907 Main St	Richmond	77469	Fort Bend County	Lamar Consolidated Independent School District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(832) 223-1900	579	41	14.0	83.2%	43 (7.4%)	147 (25.4%)	375 (64.8%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.6%)	38.9	2880^th of 4675 public elementary schools	38.4%		41	2722^nd of 4647 public elementary schools	41.4%	158	18.2							39.3	46.2	38.0	45.1	40.2	41.3	12.0	$12,625	$1,259	$11,366
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
T L Pink Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1001 Collins Rd	Richmond	77469	Fort Bend County	Lamar Consolidated Independent School District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(832) 223-2100	486	38	12.9	93.4%	13 (2.7%)	76 (15.6%)	392 (80.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.8%)	43.8	2568^th of 4675 public elementary schools	45.1%		28.2	3504^th of 4647 public elementary schools	24.6%	936	0.0	27.3	80.0	0.0	0.0			40.6	32.4	52.3	31.0	31.1	59.4	30.4	$12,573	$1,372	$11,201
Iltexas Richmond Elementary	Public, Charter	K-5	1202 Fm 359	Richmond	77406	Fort Bend County	International Leadership Of Texas (Iltexas)	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(972) 479-9078																			(n/a)
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Phelan Elementary

What district is Phelan Elementary in?

Lamar Consolidated Independent School District

What schools do graduates of Phelan Elementary attend?

Students who attend Phelan Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lamar Jh
High : Lamar Cons High School

How many students attend Phelan Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 647 students attended Phelan Elementary.

Is Phelan Elementary a good school?

Phelan Elementary ranks 2079^th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Phelan Elementary?

Students at Phelan Elementary are 38% African American, 26% Hispanic, 17% Asian, 15% White, 4% Two or more races.

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