School Overview
William Velasquez Elementary School is a public school located in Richmond, Texas, serving students within the Lamar Consolidated Independent School District (LCISD). The school is named in honor of William C. Velasquez, a prominent civil rights activist and the founder of the Southwest Voter Registration Education Project, reflecting a community focus on leadership and civic engagement. As part of the LCISD system, the school operates under a district-wide commitment to academic excellence, innovative instructional practices, and fostering a supportive learning environment for its diverse student body.

The school’s curriculum emphasizes foundational academic skills while integrating technology and extracurricular opportunities to ensure a well-rounded educational experience. By leveraging the resources of the Lamar Consolidated ISD—a district known for its rapid growth and high educational standards—William Velasquez Elementary focuses on personalized instruction, character development, and active parental involvement. For families residing in the area, the school serves as a central hub for community growth and is dedicated to preparing its students for success in middle school and beyond.
497
Total Students
34.5
Full-Time Teachers
14.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
50.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WILLIAM VELASQUEZ
Demographic Student Count
White111
Hispanic214
Black122
Asian25
Two or More21
American Indian2
Pacific Islander2
  • Hispanic
    214 (43.1 %)
  • Black
    122 (24.5 %)
  • White
    111 (22.3 %)
  • Asian
    25 (5.0 %)
  • Two or More
    21 (4.2 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.4 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: LAMAR CISD
Phone: (832)223-2600
Website: http://www.lcisd.org/campuses/velasquez/home
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 497
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 34.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 250
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 3
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 59
Kindergarten 54
Grade 1 74
Grade 2 82
Grade 3 74
Grade 4 80
Grade 5 74

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for WILLIAM VELASQUEZ
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten59
Kindergarten54
Grade 174
Grade 282
Grade 374
Grade 480
Grade 574
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for WILLIAM VELASQUEZ
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female24849.9%
Male24950.1%
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