- Enrollment
- 3,401
- Students per teacher
- 29.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Richmond, TX
William Velasquez
Federal NCES profile for William Velasquez, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482658010667
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William Velasquez earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #11 of 30
- schools in Richmond · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 54.3%
- free-lunch eligible
William Velasquez has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William Velasquez ranks #11 of 30 schools in Richmond, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
William Velasquez held near 501 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.5 → 31.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 482658010667 · Richmond, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
493 enr · 14.5:1 · 54.3% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Fulshear H S (3,401 students)
William Velasquez held near 501 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.5 → 31.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
William Velasquez 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 493
William Velasquez
493 students
What this shows William Velasquez reports 493 students on the CCD universe file.
How William Velasquez compares
William Velasquez held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.3% | ▼ 12% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 493 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
493
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 53% in Texas - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 493 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 41.4%
African American 27.0%
White 20.9%
Asian 5.9%
Two or More 3.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 41.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.7, William Velasquez 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 William Velasquez Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fulshear H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dean Leaman J H School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Foster H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| George Ranch H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Briscoe J H | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William Velasquez'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 (~493 students)
Frequently asked questions about William Velasquez
How many students attend William Velasquez?
William Velasquez has 493 students enrolled. It is a public school in Richmond, TX. CCD year-over-year: 497 (2022-23) → 501 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at William Velasquez?
The student-teacher ratio at William Velasquez is 14.5:1, which is 1% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% 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 William Velasquez?
54.3% of students at William Velasquez are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William Velasquez?
The largest demographic group at William Velasquez is Hispanic or Latino at 41.4% of enrollment, in Richmond, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William Velasquez?
William Velasquez has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 William Velasquez rank among schools in Richmond?
By Resource Investment Index, William Velasquez ranks #11 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 William Velasquez, 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.