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.

6822 IRBY COBB BLVD
RICHMOND, TX 77469
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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

2017-2018
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
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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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.