William Velasquez El
Richmond, TX · Lamar CISD
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · Suburb, large
1,238th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 72%▲ Improving
402 MACEK RD, Richmond, TX 77469
(832)223-2600NCES ID 482658010667Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 215 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 501 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2006, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 41.6% | 42.5% | ▲ 0.9 pts | |
| Black | 20.9% | 25.3% | ▲ 4.4 pts | |
| White | 31.9% | 23.0% | ▼ 8.9 pts | |
| Asian | 3.5% | 5.0% | ▲ 1.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.3% | 3.4% | ▲ 2.1 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.8% | ▲ 0.8 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.8% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.8 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 2006. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $342K in zip 77469 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than William Velasquez El
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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.