Cora Thomas El
Richmond, TX · Lamar CISD · Grades PK-5
810th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 82%▲ Improving
Cora Thomas El ranking
SchoolRow ranks Cora Thomas El 810th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 82% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 65th in 2019 to 82th in 2025 — improving.
Cora Thomas El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 297 students tested
Cora Thomas El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 665 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 51.7% | 36.8% | ▼ 14.9 pts | |
| Black | 22.6% | 32.0% | ▲ 9.4 pts | |
| White | 17.0% | 14.9% | ▼ 2.1 pts | |
| Asian | 5.5% | 12.2% | ▲ 6.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.9% | 3.8% | ▲ 0.9 pts |
Homes near Cora Thomas El
Typical home value $342K in zip 77469 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Cora Thomas El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 9John Arredondo ElLamar CISD · 1.3 mi away809th of 4,406
ELA 71% · Math 58% - 10Don Carter ElLamar CISD · 1.6 mi away307th of 4,406
ELA 76% · Math 76% - 9Manford Williams ElLamar CISD · 2.2 mi away512th of 4,406
ELA 75% · Math 66% - 6Adriane Mathews Gray ElLamar CISD · 2.3 mi away1,940th of 4,406
ELA 53% · Math 48% - 7Phelan ElLamar CISD · 3.4 mi away1,362nd of 4,406
ELA 64% · Math 49% - 6Smith ElLamar CISD · 3.4 mi away1,794th of 4,406
ELA 51% · Math 53% - 8Meyer ElLamar CISD · 3.6 mi away989th of 4,406
ELA 60% · Math 63% - 8Irma Dru Hutchison ElLamar CISD · 3.7 mi away903rd of 4,406
ELA 68% · Math 58%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Cora Thomas El in?
Cora Thomas El is part of the Lamar CISD district in Richmond, Texas.
Is Cora Thomas El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Cora Thomas El 810th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 82% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Cora Thomas El?
Hispanic 37%, Black 32%, White 15%, Asian 12% (665 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Cora Thomas El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 77469 is $342K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.