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:
332nd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,254 Help


Students who attend Don Carter Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Reading Jh
High:    George Ranch High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.7 Help
Number of students:  998

Racial breakdown:

African American:
26.5%
Hispanic:
25.8%
White:
22.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  38.8% Help


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Compare Details Don Carter Elementary ranks better than 92.9% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 4th among 27 ranked elementary schools in the Lamar Consolidated Independent School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.04. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Don Carter Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (26.5%), Hispanic (25.8%), White (22.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 38.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Don Carter Elementary is 17.7. 17 elementary schools in the Lamar Consolidated Independent School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Don Carter Elementary is $9,254. 21 elementary schools in the Lamar Consolidated Independent School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Don Carter Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Don Carter Elementary 332nd of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Don Carter Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Lamar Consolidated Independent School District:

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

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Rank History for Don Carter Elementary

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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2019 84.14 555th 4479 87.6%
2021 88.18 467th 4578 89.8%
2022 93.03 238th 4581 94.8%
2023 88.57 431st 4647 90.7%
2024 91.04 332nd 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2019 71.25 251st 1112 77.4%
2021 85.17 83rd 961 91.4%
2022 76.55 170th 1004 83.1%
2023 78.62 178th 1099 83.8%
2024 89.72 39th 1114 96.5%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2019 83.46 235th 3333 92.9%
2021 57.98 1080th 3446 68.7%
2022 82.22 313th 3487 91.0%
2023 86.46 213th 3556 94.0%
2024 91.48 181st 3638 95.0%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2019 60.46 922nd 3684 75.0%
2021 74.62 454th 3799 88.0%
2022 83.37 300th 3952 92.4%
2023 75.93 502nd 4086 87.7%
2024 68.08 874th 4261 79.5%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2019 74.06 631st 4309 85.4%
2021 87.31 213th 4451 95.2%
2022 91.44 144th 4477 96.8%
2023 92.27 112th 4521 97.5%
2024 89.95 168th 4560 96.3%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2019 81.55 576th 4348 86.8%
2021 85.72 501st 4499 88.9%
2022 92.55 214th 4561 95.3%
2023 89.31 351st 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2019 54.06 1843rd 3184 42.1%
2021 69.74 965th 3006 67.9%
2022 67.41 961st 2958 67.5%
2023 71.90 654th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2019 84.26 295th 4295 93.1%
2021 82.25 317th 4331 92.7%
2022 80.39 427th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2019 83.23 534th 4357 87.7%
2021 87.42 439th 4498 90.2%
2022 90.87 284th 4563 93.8%
2023 84.18 546th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2019 65.71 321st 1009 68.2%
2021 58.64 405th 967 58.1%
2022 65.35 323rd 957 66.2%
2023 59.16 460th 1015 54.7%
2024 66.32 343rd 1035 66.9%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2019 73.46 404th 2515 83.9%
2021 88.98 126th 2444 94.8%
2022 92.38 92nd 2421 96.2%
2023 93.20 78th 2443 96.8%
2024 91.43 88th 2421 96.4%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2019 76.08 606th 4188 85.5%
2021 76.80 620th 4329 85.7%
2022 94.21 114th 4376 97.4%
2023 73.90 764th 4401 82.6%
2024 81.95 458th 4431 89.7%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2019 75.28 565th 3142 82.0%
2021 83.03 285th 3082 90.8%
2022 89.27 127th 3082 95.9%
2023 85.38 237th 3106 92.4%
2024 79.50 403rd 3078 86.9%
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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.

Don Carter Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Don Carter Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2019 226 139 77 197 2 1 28 0 670
2020 220 156 92 218 2 1 39 0 728
2021 229 180 112 236 1 1 42 0 801
2022 216 203 117 245 2 1 48 0 832
2023 228 234 146 248 5 1 51 0 913
2024 224 264 198 257 4 1 50 0 998

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

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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
2024 998 56.2 17.7 38.8

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
2024 998 56.2 17.7 38.8

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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Per Pupil Expenditures for Don Carter Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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 555th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 431st 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)6069
 9%
   3rd Grade Reading (Lamar Consolidated Independent School District)5564
 9%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Don Carter Elementary)6869
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Lamar Consolidated Independent School District)6454
 10%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Don Carter Elementary)5667
 11%
   4th Grade Reading (Lamar Consolidated Independent School District)5359
 6%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Don Carter Elementary)7668
 8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Lamar Consolidated Independent School District)6157
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Don Carter Elementary)6671
 5%
   5th Grade Reading (Lamar Consolidated Independent School District)6170
 9%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Don Carter Elementary)7272
   5th Grade Mathematics (Lamar Consolidated Independent School District)6962
 7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Don Carter Elementary)6553
 12%
   5th Grade Science (Lamar Consolidated Independent School District)5942
 17%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students670913
 36.3%
African American139234
 68.3%
American Indian25
 150%
Asian77146
 89.6%
Hispanic197248
 25.9%
Pacific Islander11
White226228
 0.9%
Two or More Races2851
 82.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients27.3%35.7%
 8.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Don Carter Elementary

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

Students at Don Carter Elementary are 26% African American, 26% Hispanic, 22% White, 20% Asian, 5% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 998 students attended Don Carter Elementary.

Students who attend Don Carter Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Reading Jh
High : George Ranch High School


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