Phelan El
Richmond, TX · Lamar CISD · Grades PK-5
1,362nd of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 69%▲ Improving
Phelan El ranking
SchoolRow ranks Phelan El 1,362nd 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 69% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 36th in 2023 to 69th in 2025 — improving.
Phelan El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 287 students tested
Phelan El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 720 students (2023–24, NCES)
| Group | 2022 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 38.3% | 32.6% | ▼ 5.7 pts |
| Hispanic | 26.0% | 28.6% | ▲ 2.6 pts |
| Asian | 16.7% | 19.6% | ▲ 2.9 pts |
| White | 14.8% | 14.6% | ▼ 0.2 pts |
| Two or more races | 4.0% | 4.2% | ▲ 0.2 pts |
Homes near Phelan El
Typical home value $342K in zip 77469 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Phelan El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8Irma Dru Hutchison ElLamar CISD · 1.2 mi away903rd of 4,406
ELA 68% · Math 58% - 6Smith ElLamar CISD · 1.5 mi away1,794th of 4,406
ELA 51% · Math 53% - 5Jane Long ElLamar CISD · 1.7 mi away2,528th of 4,406
ELA 49% · Math 42% - 9Manford Williams ElLamar CISD · 1.8 mi away512th of 4,406
ELA 75% · Math 66% - 9John Arredondo ElLamar CISD · 2.2 mi away809th of 4,406
ELA 71% · Math 58% - 4T L Pink ElLamar CISD · 2.5 mi away3,072nd of 4,406
ELA 43% · Math 39% - 7Iltexas Richmond ElInternational Leadership of Texas (Iltexas) · 3.2 mi away · charter1,406th of 4,406
ELA 62% · Math 50% - 9Cora Thomas ElLamar CISD · 3.4 mi away810th of 4,406
ELA 69% · Math 60%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Phelan El in?
Phelan El is part of the Lamar CISD district in Richmond, Texas.
Is Phelan El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Phelan El 1,362nd of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 69% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Phelan El?
Black 33%, Hispanic 29%, Asian 20%, White 15% (720 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Phelan 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.