DON CARTER EL

913 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Don Carter Elementary School is a public school located in Rosenberg, Texas, and is part of the Lamar Consolidated Independent School District (LCISD). Serving students in the surrounding community, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional growth. As a member of the LCISD, the campus adheres to the district’s mission of preparing students to be productive and responsible citizens by offering a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet the diverse learning needs of its student body.

The school is known for its commitment to creating a supportive campus culture where teachers and staff prioritize student success and community engagement. Beyond standard classroom instruction, Don Carter Elementary typically emphasizes building strong foundations in literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking. By partnering with parents and leveraging district resources, the school strives to provide a safe, inclusive, and encouraging atmosphere that helps young learners build the confidence and skills necessary for their transition to middle school and beyond.

913

Total Students

55.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DON CARTER EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	228
Hispanic	248
Black	234
Asian	146
Two or More	51
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
248 (27.2 %)
Black
234 (25.6 %)
White
228 (25.0 %)
Asian
146 (16.0 %)
Two or More
51 (5.6 %)
American Indian
5 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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)223-5500
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	913
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	253
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 59

Kindergarten 116

Grade 1 138

Grade 2 144

Grade 3 141

Grade 4 168

Grade 5 147

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for DON CARTER EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	59
Kindergarten	116
Grade 1	138
Grade 2	144
Grade 3	141
Grade 4	168
Grade 5	147

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for DON CARTER EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	436	47.8%
Male	477	52.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)