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Don Carter El

8500 A MEYERS RD, RICHMOND, TX 77469

Top 10% School in Texas

Ranked 452 of 5501 in Texas

Top schools in Richmond
Data is driven from government agencies, and ranking is based upon math score, student-teacher ratio, public reviews, and external ratings. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Don Carter El

8500 A MEYERS RD, RICHMOND, TX 77469

Top 10% School in Texas

Ranked 452 of 5501 in Texas

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About Don Carter El

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 70%
Reading 78%
State average proficiency is 70% in Math and 78% in Reading.
56
Full-time Teachers
18 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
998
Total Students
$66547
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 22.44%
Asian 19.84%
Hispanic 25.75%
Black 26.45%
Two+ Races 5.01%
Native Am. 0.4%
White
22.44%
Asian
19.84%
Hispanic
25.75%
Black
26.45%
Two+ Races
5.01%
Native Am.
0.4%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 998
50.7%
506 Female
49.3%
492 Male

Student Population

998 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

499 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Don Carter El Contact Information

Address

8500 A MEYERS RD, RICHMOND, TX 77469

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Phone

(832) 223-5500

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TOP 452 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Don Carter El

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:15 AM – 2:40 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:00 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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Latest News

Don Carter Elementary School is still focused on giving students a stable academic environment. In April 2026, there will still be planning talks at the district level, and the school may be part of future changes to attendance. Students still benefit from structured learning and school activities while updates are being looked at. The campus always puts a lot of emphasis on academic growth and involvement.

FAQ

Q1. Does Don Carter Elementary School offer programs to help students with their studies?

Ans. Yes, Don Carter Elementary School helps students with their schoolwork and learning in other ways as well.

Q2. Does Don Carter Elementary School have a playground?

Ans. Yes, Don Carter Elementary School has outdoor play areas for kids.

Q3. Does Don Carter Elementary School have school assemblies?

Ans. The school holds assemblies and gatherings on campus to make announcements and honor students.

Q4. Are there activities for students at Don Carter Elementary School?

Ans. Yes, Don Carter Elementary School has different activities throughout the year to get students involved.

Q5. Does Don Carter Elementary School have programs that celebrate different cultures?

Ans. The school puts on cultural and educational events to get students involved.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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