CORA THOMAS EL

www.lcisd.org

678 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

678

Total Students

41.1

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CORA THOMAS EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	89
Hispanic	236
Black	215
Asian	107
Two or More	30
American Indian	1

Hispanic
236 (34.8%)
Black
215 (31.7%)
Asian
107 (15.8%)
White
89 (13.1%)
Two or More
30 (4.4%)
American Indian
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)223-4600
Website:	http://www.lcisd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	678
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	307
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 80

Kindergarten 100

Grade 1 96

Grade 2 95

Grade 3 119

Grade 4 100

Grade 5 88

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for CORA THOMAS EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	80
Kindergarten	100
Grade 1	96
Grade 2	95
Grade 3	119
Grade 4	100
Grade 5	88

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for CORA THOMAS EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	343	50.6%
Male	335	49.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)