How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Cora Thomas Elementary | Don Carter Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Richmond, TX | Richmond, TX |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 678 | 758 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.5:1 | 16.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 45.3% | 33.4% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Cora Thomas Elementary | Don Carter Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $10,664 | $10,664 |
| District | Lamar Consolidated ISD | Lamar Consolidated ISD |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Cora Thomas Elementary | Don Carter Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13.1% | 19.7% |
| African American | 31.7% | 26.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34.8% | 22.3% |
| Asian | 15.8% | 25.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.4% | 5.7% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Cora Thomas Elementary | Don Carter Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 676:1 | 390:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 9.0% | 7.1% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 12 | 9 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.