- Enrollment
- 3,401
- Students per teacher
- 29.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Richmond, TX
Don Carter El
Federal NCES profile for Don Carter El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482658013552
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Don Carter El earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #2 of 30
- schools in Richmond · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 31.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Don Carter El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Don Carter El ranks #2 of 30 schools in Richmond, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+85 students YoY
Don Carter El grew from 913 students in 2022-23 to 998 in 2023-24 (+9.3%).
Teacher FTE added 55.5 → 56.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+85 students YoY 482658013552 · Richmond, TX Other · MID · TRAD
758 enr · 13.8:1 · 31.9% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Fulshear H S (3,401 students)
Don Carter El grew from 913 students in 2022-23 to 998 in 2023-24 (+9.3%). Teacher FTE added 55.5 → 56.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Don Carter El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fulshear H S
Fulshear H S
3,401 students
- Dean Leaman J
Dean Leaman J H School
2,888 students
- Foster H S
Foster H S
2,747 students
- George Ranch H
George Ranch H S
2,337 students
- Briscoe J H
Briscoe J H
2,003 students
- This school 758
Don Carter El
758 students
What this shows Don Carter El reports 758 students on the CCD universe file.
How Don Carter El compares
Don Carter El is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.9% | ▼ 48% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 758 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
758
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 45% in Texas - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,664
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 379 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 26.3%
Asian 25.7%
Hispanic or Latino 22.3%
White 19.7%
Two or More 5.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 26.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 77.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 77.3, Don Carter El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lamar Cisd reports $10,664 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Don Carter El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fulshear H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dean Leaman J H School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Foster H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| George Ranch H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Briscoe J H | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Don Carter El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,888
- Students per teacher
- 29.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,747
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 2,337
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,003
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~758 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Don Carter El
How many students attend Don Carter El?
Don Carter El has 758 students enrolled. It is a public school in Richmond, TX. CCD year-over-year: 913 (2022-23) → 998 (2023-24), up 85.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Don Carter El?
The student-teacher ratio at Don Carter El is 13.8:1, which is 6% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Don Carter El?
31.9% of students at Don Carter El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Don Carter El?
The largest demographic group at Don Carter El is African American at 26.3% of enrollment, in Richmond, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 77.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Don Carter El?
Don Carter El has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Don Carter El rank among schools in Richmond?
By Resource Investment Index, Don Carter El ranks #2 of 30 schools in Richmond, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Richmond on the city page.
What other schools are in Lamar Cisd?
Besides Don Carter El, Lamar Cisd also operates Fulshear H S (3,401 students), Dean Leaman J H School (2,888 students), and Foster H S (2,747 students). See the Lamar Cisd district page for the complete list.