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Manford Williams Elementary School vs. Don Carter Elementary School

Should you attend Manford Williams Elementary School or Don Carter Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Manford Williams Elementary School
5111 Fm 762
Richmond, TX 77469
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Don Carter Elementary School
8500 A Meyers Rd
Richmond, TX 77469
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

Manford Williams Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)

Don Carter Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 709 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Manford Williams Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 998 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Don Carter Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
709 students
998 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Manford Williams Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Don Carter Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Manford Williams Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Don Carter Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
56 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Manford Williams Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Don Carter Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Manford Williams Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lamar Consolidated Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Don Carter Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lamar Consolidated Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#539 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 10%)
#456 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Manford Williams Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Don Carter Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
65%
(Top 20% in TX)
70%
(Top 10% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Manford Williams Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lamar Consolidated Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Don Carter Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lamar Consolidated Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
80-84%
(Top 5% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
78%
(Top 10% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Manford Williams Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lamar Consolidated Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Don Carter Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lamar Consolidated Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
65-69%
(Top 10% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
45-49%
(Top 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Manford Williams Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Lamar Consolidated Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Don Carter Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Lamar Consolidated Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Manford Williams Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Don Carter Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
69
71
Kindergarten Students
95
163
Grade 1 Students
93
132
Grade 2 Students
108
153
Grade 3 Students
116
154
Grade 4 Students
111
146
Grade 5 Students
117
179

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
18%
20%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Manford Williams Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Lamar Consolidated Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Don Carter Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Lamar Consolidated Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
31%
26%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Manford Williams Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lamar Consolidated Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Don Carter Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lamar Consolidated Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
30%
27%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Manford Williams Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lamar Consolidated Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Don Carter Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lamar Consolidated Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
17%
22%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Manford Williams Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lamar Consolidated Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Don Carter Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lamar Consolidated Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Manford Williams Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lamar Consolidated Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Don Carter Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lamar Consolidated Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.76
0.78
This chart showcases the diversity score of Manford Williams Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lamar Consolidated Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Don Carter Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lamar Consolidated Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
34%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Manford Williams Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lamar Consolidated Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Don Carter Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lamar Consolidated Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Manford Williams Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lamar Consolidated Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Don Carter Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lamar Consolidated Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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