CORA THOMAS EL
CORA THOMAS EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the LAMAR CISD school district, located in RICHMOND, TX with about 870 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 55 teachers, CORA THOMAS EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
CORA THOMAS ELementary School is a public school located in Richmond, Texas, serving students as part of the Lamar Consolidated Independent School District (LCISD). The school is situated within a rapidly growing suburban area, reflecting the district’s commitment to providing modern educational facilities to meet the needs of a diverse and expanding community. Like other campuses in LCISD, Cora Thomas focuses on academic excellence, character development, and creating a supportive environment that prepares students for success in higher grade levels.
The school operates under the mission of the Lamar Consolidated Independent School District, which emphasizes a personalized approach to learning and strong community partnerships. Students at Cora Thomas have access to a variety of educational resources, extracurricular opportunities, and instructional programs designed to foster both cognitive and social-emotional growth. For parents and community members, the school serves as a central hub for engagement, maintaining transparent communication through the district’s official website and campus-specific initiatives to ensure students are well-supported in their educational journey.
For more information, contact CORA THOMAS EL at (832) 223-0000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
RICHMOND, TX 77469
(832) 223-0000
http://www.lcisd.org
CORA THOMAS EL is a public Title I school in RICHMOND, TX with about 870 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- LAMAR CISD
- Total Students:
- 870
- Teachers:
- 55.1
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 870 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 45.2%
- Black or African American
- 26.8%
- White
- 17.0%
- Asian
- 7.4%
- Two or more races
- 3.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 47.1%
- Male
- 52.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.