Serving 998 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Don Carter Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). 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).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 998 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 76% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Don Carter Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Don Carter Elementary School's student population of 998 students has grown by 48% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
998 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Don Carter Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Don Carter Elementary School is 0.78, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#313 out of 8188 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
20%
6%
Hispanic
26%
53%
Black
27%
13%
White
22%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Don Carter Elementary School's ranking?
Don Carter Elementary School is ranked #313 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Don Carter Elementary School often compared to?
Don Carter Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cora Thomas Elementary School, Manford Williams Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Don Carter Elementary School?
998 students attend Don Carter Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
27% of Don Carter Elementary School students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 20% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Don Carter Elementary School?
Don Carter Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Don Carter Elementary School offer ?
Don Carter Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Don Carter Elementary School part of?
Don Carter Elementary School is part of Lamar CISD School District.
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