Adriane Mathews Gray Elementary
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Don Carter Elementary
Richmond, Texas · Grades PreK to 5 · Lamar CISD
Public school
About Don Carter Elementary
Don Carter Elementary serves pre-K through grade 5 as a public school in Richmond, Texas. It reported 758 students in 2024-25. That is about average in size for public and charter elementary schools in Richmond. There are about 16.6 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (45.7 teachers in all). It is one of 49 schools in Lamar CISD. Federal locale data places it in a suburb of a large metro area, in Fort Bend County. Families comparing options will find 21 other schools within 5 miles.
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School facts
| Address | 8500 a Meyers Rd, Richmond, TX 77469 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (832) 223-5500 |
| School district | Lamar CISD |
| Grades | PreK to 5 |
| Students (2024-25) | 758 |
| Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25) | 45.7 |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 |
| Charter school | No |
| School type | Regular |
| Level | Elementary |
| Locale (NCES) | Suburb, large, Fort Bend County |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 482658013552). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.
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Frequently asked questions
What grades does Don Carter Elementary serve?
Don Carter Elementary serves pre-K through grade 5.
How many students attend Don Carter Elementary?
Don Carter Elementary reported 758 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Don Carter Elementary?
About 16.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 758 students and 45.7 teachers in federal data.
Is Don Carter Elementary a public or charter school?
Don Carter Elementary is a traditional public (non-charter) school.
What school district is Don Carter Elementary in?
Don Carter Elementary is part of Lamar CISD. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/tx/lamar-cisd/
Where is Don Carter Elementary located?
Don Carter Elementary is at 8500 a Meyers Rd, Richmond, TX 77469. The phone number is (832) 223-5500.
How many other schools are near Don Carter Elementary?
There are 21 other schools within 5 miles of Don Carter Elementary in our directory.
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