Public schools in Richmond, TX
49 open public schools with an address in Richmond, operated by 6 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
49
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
43,837
46 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
17.1:1
Texas median 14.5:1
Charter schools
6
1 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Richmond public schools
The federal directory lists 49 public schools in Richmond, TX: 30 elementary, 7 middle, 8 high, 4 combined or other. The 46 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 43,837 students, an average of 953 per school. The largest campus is William B Travis H S (3,114 students), and the largest elementary school is James C Neill El (1,253).
Lamar CISD operates the most schools here (30), and 3 regular districts have at least one Richmond campus, plus 3 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 17.1:1, higher than the statewide school median of 14.5:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 6 charter schools, 1 magnet school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 7 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 7 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 5 of 8 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 45% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Richmond
Lamar CISD
Public school district
30 schools in Richmond · 56 total
Fort Bend ISD
Public school district
12 schools in Richmond · 85 total
International Leadership of Texas (Iltexas)
Independent charter agency
3 schools in Richmond · 44 total
School of Science and Technology Discovery
Independent charter agency
2 schools in Richmond · 8 total
Brookesmith ISD
Public school district
1 school in Richmond · 9 total
Harmony Public Schools - Houston West
Independent charter agency
1 school in Richmond · 6 total
Elementary schools in Richmond
30| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adriane Mathews Gray El Lamar CISD | PK–05 | 618 | 17.1:1 | |
| Alice Deanne Fagert El Lamar CISD | PK–05 | — | — | |
| Barbara Jordan El Fort Bend ISD | PK–05 | 410 | 13.3:1 | |
| Bentley El Lamar CISD | PK–05 | 823 | 17.4:1 | |
| Carolyn and Vernon Madden El Fort Bend ISD | PK–05 | 924 | 16.1:1 | |
| Cora Thomas El Lamar CISD | PK–05 | 678 | 16.5:1 | |
| Don Carter El Lamar CISD | PK–05 | 758 | 16.6:1 | |
| Frost El Lamar CISD | PK–05 | 792 | 17.3:1 | |
| H F McNeill El Lamar CISD | PK–05 | 926 | 17.1:1 | |
| Iltexas Richmond El International Leadership of Texas (Iltexas) · Charter | KG–05 | 704 | 15.1:1 | |
| Irma Dru Hutchison El Lamar CISD | PK–05 | 543 | 16.5:1 | |
| James C Neill El Fort Bend ISD | KG–05 | 1,253 | 17.5:1 | |
| James Patterson El Fort Bend ISD | PK–05 | 782 | 16.8:1 | |
| Jane Long El Lamar CISD | KG–05 | 443 | 12.8:1 | |
| Joe Hubenak El Lamar CISD | PK–05 | 1,179 | 18.9:1 | |
| John Arredondo El Lamar CISD | PK–05 | 678 | 17:1 | |
| Juan Seguin El Fort Bend ISD | PK–05 | 901 | 16.6:1 | |
| Judge James C Adolphus El Lamar CISD | PK–05 | 1,025 | 17.7:1 | |
| Malala Yousafzai Fort Bend ISD | PK–05 | 1,118 | 17.5:1 | |
| Manford Williams El Lamar CISD | PK–05 | 683 | 17.5:1 | |
| Meyer El Lamar CISD | PK–05 | 478 | 14.8:1 | |
| Oakland El Fort Bend ISD | PK–05 | 811 | 16.5:1 | |
| Pecan Grove El Fort Bend ISD | PK–05 | 639 | 17.5:1 | |
| Phelan El Lamar CISD | PK–05 | 743 | 19.8:1 | |
| Smith El Lamar CISD | PK–05 | 307 | 12.3:1 | |
| Sst Sugarland School of Science and Technology Discovery · Charter | PK–07 | 739 | 16:1 | |
| Stephen F Austin El Lamar CISD | PK–05 | 468 | 12.9:1 | |
| T L Pink El Lamar CISD | KG–05 | 490 | 14.6:1 | |
| Terrell El Lamar CISD | PK–05 | 578 | 14.8:1 | |
| William Velasquez El Lamar CISD | PK–05 | 493 | 17.6:1 |
Middle schools in Richmond
7| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Briscoe JH Lamar CISD | 06–08 | 2,003 | 21.9:1 | |
| David Crockett Middle Fort Bend ISD | 06–08 | 1,268 | 16.5:1 | |
| Ella Banks JH Lamar CISD | 06–08 | — | — | |
| Harry Wright JH Lamar CISD | 06–08 | 1,444 | 20.3:1 | |
| Iltexas Richmond Middle International Leadership of Texas (Iltexas) · Charter | 06–08 | 227 | 12.6:1 | |
| James Bowie Middle Fort Bend ISD | 06–08 | 1,473 | 17.8:1 | |
| Reading JH Lamar CISD | 06–08 | 1,603 | 20.6:1 |
High schools in Richmond
8| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Thomas E Randle H S Lamar CISD | 09–12 | 1,966 | 20.8:1 | |
| Foster H S Lamar CISD | 09–12 | 2,747 | 21.8:1 | |
| George Bush H S Fort Bend ISD | 09–12 | 2,428 | 17.5:1 | |
| George Ranch H S Lamar CISD | 09–12 | 2,337 | 20.7:1 | |
| Harmony School of Innovation - Katy Harmony Public Schools - Houston West · Charter | 08–12 | 876 | 17.4:1 | |
| Iltexas Katy Westpark H S International Leadership of Texas (Iltexas) · Charter | 09–12 | 869 | 15.6:1 | |
| Juvenile Detent Ctr Lamar CISD · Alternative School | 05–12 | 49 | 10.2:1 | |
| William B Travis H S Fort Bend ISD · Magnet | 09–12 | 3,114 | 18.8:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Richmond
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devine Care Home RTC Brookesmith ISD | 08–09 | — | — | |
| Juan Seguin Early Childhood Center Lamar CISD | PK–PK | 324 | 19.1:1 | |
| Sst Sugar Land College Prep H S School of Science and Technology Discovery · Charter | PK–11 | 125 | 9.9:1 | |
| Tomas H S Lamar CISD | 09–11 | 0 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White18.1%
- Hispanic30%
- Black29.2%
- Asian18.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial3.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 45 Richmond schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (43,837 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Richmond
How many public schools are in Richmond, TX?
The current NCES directory lists 49 open public schools with a location address in Richmond: 30 elementary, 7 middle, 8 high, 4 combined or other. Together they reported 43,837 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Richmond?
Schools with an address in Richmond belong to 6 education agencies, led by Lamar CISD (30 schools), Fort Bend ISD (12 schools), International Leadership of Texas (Iltexas) (3 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Richmond?
William B Travis H S reported the largest high-school enrollment in Richmond, with 3,114 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Richmond?
Yes. 6 of the 49 public schools in Richmond are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Harmony School of Innovation - Katy, Iltexas Katy Westpark H S, Iltexas Richmond El. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Richmond schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Richmond public schools is 17.1:1, higher than the Texas school median of 14.5:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Richmond guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Texas cities