William Velasquez El
Richmond, TX · Lamar CISD · Grades PK-5
1,238th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 72%▲ Improving
William Velasquez El ranking
SchoolRow ranks William Velasquez El 1,238th 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 72% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 57th in 2019 to 72th in 2025 — improving.
William Velasquez El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 215 students tested
William Velasquez El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 501 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 44.0% | 42.5% | ▼ 1.5 pts | |
| Black | 18.3% | 25.3% | ▲ 7.0 pts | |
| White | 30.1% | 23.0% | ▼ 7.1 pts | |
| Asian | 4.1% | 5.0% | ▲ 0.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.2% | 3.4% | ▲ 0.2 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.8% | ▲ 0.8 pts |
Homes near William Velasquez El
Typical home value $342K in zip 77469 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near William Velasquez El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 10Susanna Dickinson ElLamar CISD · 0.8 mi away174th of 4,406
ELA 81% · Math 81% - 10Bess Campbell ElLamar CISD · 1.5 mi away95th of 4,406
ELA 86% · Math 83% - 9Manford Williams ElLamar CISD · 2.5 mi away512th of 4,406
ELA 75% · Math 66% - 10Don Carter ElLamar CISD · 2.9 mi away307th of 4,406
ELA 76% · Math 76% - 8Irma Dru Hutchison ElLamar CISD · 2.9 mi away903rd of 4,406
ELA 68% · Math 58% - 10Cornerstone ElFort Bend ISD · 3.6 mi away61st of 4,406
ELA 88% · Math 84% - 9Brazos Bend ElFort Bend ISD · 3.8 mi away726th of 4,406
ELA 67% · Math 65% - 7Phelan ElLamar CISD · 3.9 mi away1,362nd of 4,406
ELA 64% · Math 49%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is William Velasquez El in?
William Velasquez El is part of the Lamar CISD district in Richmond, Texas.
Is William Velasquez El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks William Velasquez El 1,238th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 72% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of William Velasquez El?
Hispanic 43%, Black 25%, White 23%, Asian 5% (501 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near William Velasquez 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.