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Manford Williams Elementary School vs. Cora Thomas Elementary School

Should you attend Manford Williams Elementary School or Cora Thomas 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%
Cora Thomas Elementary School
6822 Irby Cobb Blvd
Richmond, TX 77469
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
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%)

Cora Thomas Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
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 665 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cora Thomas Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
709 students
665 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 Cora Thomas Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Manford Williams Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Cora Thomas Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
35 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 Cora Thomas Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
19:1
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 CISD 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 Cora Thomas Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lamar CISD 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%)
#1930 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 30%)
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 Cora Thomas Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
65%
(Top 20% in TX)
54%
(Top 30% 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 CISD 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 Cora Thomas Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lamar CISD 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)
61%
(Top 30% 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 CISD 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 Cora Thomas Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lamar CISD 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)
35-39%
(Bottom 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 CISD 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 Cora Thomas Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Lamar CISD 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 Cora Thomas Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
69
82
Kindergarten Students
95
85
Grade 1 Students
93
99
Grade 2 Students
108
116
Grade 3 Students
116
102
Grade 4 Students
111
82
Grade 5 Students
117
99

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
18%
12%
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 CISD 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 Cora Thomas Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Lamar CISD 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%
37%
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 CISD 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 Cora Thomas Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lamar CISD 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%
32%
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 CISD 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 Cora Thomas Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lamar CISD 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%
15%
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 CISD 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 Cora Thomas Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lamar CISD 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%
4%
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 CISD 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 Cora Thomas Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lamar CISD 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
0.73
This chart showcases the diversity score of Manford Williams Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lamar CISD 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 Cora Thomas Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lamar CISD 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%
53%
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 CISD 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 Cora Thomas Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lamar CISD 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%
2%
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 CISD 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 Cora Thomas Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lamar CISD 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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