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Elementary school · Grades EE–5 · Lamar CISD

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Cora Thomas Elementary

TEA rating A · score 91 of 100 (2025) · 678 students

Address: 6822 Irby Cobb Blvd, Richmond, TX 77469

Phone: (832) 223-4600

Website: thomas.lcisd.org (opens in a new tab)

Data as of: TEA ratings 2025 · school directory September 14, 2026 · homes for sale live from our MLS feed

We show what the Texas Education Agency and the schools published as of our last update (September 14, 2026), and we check TEA for rating and directory updates monthly. Attendance zones, ratings and school assignments can change, so check with Lamar CISD (opens in a new tab) for the most current information.

Homes for sale

80 homes for sale in the Cora Thomas Elementary zone

Scope: homes inside the Thomas Elementary attendance zone, as published for Lamar CISD.

Active listings from our MLS feed. Listing information is provided in part by the Houston Association of REALTORS®.

The school

Cora Thomas Elementary at a glance

Schools & TEA

A

TEA rating 2025

Score 91 of 100

678

Students

Texas Education Agency, 2024-25

16.5:1

Students per teacher

EE–5

Grades served

STAAR: share of students at each level

Approaches grade level
87%
Meets grade level
61%
Masters grade level
28%

Teachers average 10.0 years of experience. Average teacher salary $68,689.

  • Four-year graduation rate: Unknown. No graduating class at this campus
TEA accountability ratings by year
YearRatingScore
2025A91
2024B89
2023B85
2022B85
2021NRNot Rated: Declared State of Disaster—
2020NRNot Rated: Declared State of Disaster—
2019B80
2018NRMet Standard89

Final ratings only (preliminary ratings are not shown). Source: Texas Education Agency.

Principal: Tracy Mills (TEA AskTED directory).

Local market

The housing market in the Cora Thomas Elementary zone

Scope: homes inside the Thomas Elementary attendance zone. Sale figures appear only where at least 5 homes sold in the period; averages and dollar volume are for signed-in clients.

$303,000Median sale pricehomes sold, last 6 months
$151Price / sqfthomes sold, last 6 months
60Homes for saleright now
13.8Months of inventoryfor sale now vs. last 6 months of sales
Buyer's market

60 homes are for sale in the Cora Thomas Elementary zone; at the last six months' sales pace that is 13.8 months of inventory. Homes that sold here in the last six months had a median price of $303,000.

Each figure is compared with the same period last year. Where last year's data isn't in our feed yet, you'll see "—".

$307,500

Median sale

homes sold, last 30 days

-11% YoY

a year ago: $345,000

6

Homes sold

last 30 days

-14% YoY

a year ago: 7

42

Avg days on mkt

homes sold, last 30 days

-62% YoY

a year ago: 112

$154

Price / sqft

homes sold, last 30 days

+1% YoY

a year ago: $153

28

New listings

last 30 days

+155% YoY

a year ago: 11

8

Went pending

last 30 days

+100% YoY

a year ago: 4

These tiles cover the last 30 days. The median sale price at the top covers the last 6 months, and the days-on-market figure in the read above is for homes for sale right now, so the numbers differ.

What's nearby

Around Cora Thomas Elementary

What's Nearby

Scope: 5 places mapped inside the attendance zone.

What's nearby

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Amenity categories to show on the map

Amenities mapped near Cora Thomas Elementary: 4 schools, 1 places of worship.

Flood, fire & weather

Flood exposure and emergency services

Flood Zones

Scope: homes inside the Thomas Elementary attendance zone. Flood claims are counted by ZIP code; the fire station is measured from the campus.

0%

Homes for sale in the FEMA high-risk flood area

Special Flood Hazard Area, current FEMA maps

X

FEMA flood zone at the campus

Outside the high-risk area

1.2 mi

Nearest fire station

Rosenberg Fire Station Number 3 (straight line)

72

Days a year at 95°F or hotter

2016–2025 average

Sources: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer; FEMA NFIP claims; Texas fire station locations. Flood risk is address-specific.

Crime & safety

Reported crime, by the agency that patrols the area

Crime & Safety

Scope: The agency that patrols the campus address. Figures cover that agency's whole service area, not this neighborhood.

Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office

Violent
1.2
Serious property
6.9
Total
8.1

Incidents per 1,000 residents per year, 2025-08 to 2026-07 (12 months). Across 59 agencies in our six counties the middle value is 13.4.

Jurisdiction-level only: the agency that patrols this address does not publish incident-level open data, so figures cover its whole service area. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer.

Utilities & internet

Home internet available here

Broadband

Scope: 4 census tracts touching this area. FCC data is reported by census tract, not by address.

100%

Tracts with fiber service

8,000 Mbps

Fastest advertised download

12

Home internet providers

Providers at the campus census tract
ProviderTechnologyMax download
AT&TFiber to the Premises5,000 Mbps
XfinityFiber to the Premises2,000 Mbps
XfinityCoaxial Cable2,000 Mbps
VerizonLicensed Fixed Wireless300 Mbps
StarlinkNGSO Satellite280 Mbps
Rise BroadbandUnlicensed Fixed Wireless200 Mbps
SkynetUnlicensed Fixed Wireless100 Mbps
AT&TCopper100 Mbps

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection.

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Good to know

Cora Thomas Elementary: common questions

What is Cora Thomas Elementary's TEA rating?
Cora Thomas Elementary received a A (91 of 100) in the Texas Education Agency's 2025 A–F accountability ratings, after a B in 2024.
What homes for sale are zoned to Cora Thomas Elementary?
60 homes for sale sit inside the Thomas Elementary attendance zone published for Lamar CISD, from our MLS feed. We show what the Texas Education Agency and the schools published as of our last update (September 14, 2026), and we check TEA for rating and directory updates monthly. Attendance zones, ratings and school assignments can change, so check with Lamar CISD for the most current information.
What grades does Cora Thomas Elementary serve?
Cora Thomas Elementary serves grades EE–5 and enrolls about 678 students (Texas Education Agency).
How do I contact Cora Thomas Elementary?
The campus is at 6822 Irby Cobb Blvd, Richmond, TX 77469. Call (832) 223-4600. Website: thomas.lcisd.org/.

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Questions about Cora Thomas Elementary

Homes for sale

  • Which cities are the homes near Cora Thomas Elementary in?

    Homes for sale in the search area we show for Cora Thomas Elementary are in Richmond (48), Rosenberg (12). Being near a school is not the same as being zoned to it, so confirm the zone for any address. Source: our listing data.

  • How many homes are for sale near Cora Thomas Elementary and what do they cost?

    There are 60 homes inside the Thomas Elementary attendance zone for sale right now, with a median list price of $416,610 and a median of $180 per square foot. The median listing age is 16 days, and 5 have had a price cut. Counts change daily. Source: our listing data.

  • How many homes near Cora Thomas Elementary are new or under contract?

    Right now the Cora Thomas Elementary attendance zone has 60 homes for sale, 1 listed recently and 11 under contract. Counts change daily as homes list, go under contract and close. Source: our listing data.

  • What price ranges are homes near Cora Thomas Elementary listed in?

    Homes for sale in the Cora Thomas Elementary attendance zone by list price: 38 $250K to $500K, 22 $500K to $1M. The mix shows where the choices are, and a price band with few homes can move quickly or sit depending on condition. Source: our listing data.

  • Which subdivisions near Cora Thomas Elementary have the most homes for sale?

    The subdivisions with the most homes for sale in the Cora Thomas Elementary attendance zone right now are The George (27), Sunset Crossing (19), Walnut Creek (10), Rosehaven (2). Counts change daily, and a subdivision name does not tell you which school a home is zoned to, so confirm the zone for any address. Source: our listing data.

About the school

  • How many students attend Cora Thomas Elementary?

    Cora Thomas Elementary enrolled 678 students in the 2024-25 school year, according to TEA data. It serves grades EE to 5. TEA reports about 16.5 students per teacher. Cora Thomas Elementary is part of Lamar CISD. Enrollment changes each year, so ask the school for the current count. Source: Texas Education Agency (TEA) data as published, and our own listing data.

  • What grades does Cora Thomas Elementary serve?

    Cora Thomas Elementary serves grades EE to 5 and is listed by TEA as an elementary campus in Lamar CISD. Grade spans and campus types are set by the district and can change, so confirm them with the school before you plan around them. Source: Texas Education Agency (TEA) data as published, and our own listing data.

  • Which schools are near Cora Thomas Elementary?

    Campuses near Cora Thomas Elementary: John Arredondo Elementary (Elementary, 1.3 miles), Harry Wright Jh (Middle, 1.3 miles), Dr Thomas E Randle High School (High, 1.3 miles), Don Carter Elementary (Elementary, 1.6 miles), Manford Williams Elementary (Elementary, 2.2 miles). Distance is measured in a straight line, not by drive time, and attendance is set by address. Source: TEA campus locations.

  • How experienced are the teachers at Cora Thomas Elementary?

    TEA reports that teachers at Cora Thomas Elementary have an average of 10.0 years of experience and an average salary of $68,689, in the 2024-25 report. Averages hide a lot of variety among individual teachers, so use them as context, not a verdict. Source: Texas Education Agency (TEA) data as published, and our own listing data.

Ratings

  • What is Cora Thomas Elementary's TEA accountability rating?

    Cora Thomas Elementary received a A (91 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency accountability ratings for 2025. Earlier years: 2024 B, 2023 B, 2022 B. A rating summarizes a school's results under TEA's method for that year; it is one input among many, so visit and ask questions. Source: Texas Education Agency (TEA) data as published, and our own listing data.

  • What are the STAAR results at Cora Thomas Elementary?

    On the STAAR tests at Cora Thomas Elementary, 87% of tests reached the Approaches Grade Level standard or above, 61% reached Meets and 28% reached Masters, in TEA's 2024-25 report. STAAR is one measure taken on one set of days, so read it alongside the school's other information. Source: Texas Education Agency (TEA) data as published, and our own listing data.

Confirming a zone

  • How do I confirm a home is zoned to Cora Thomas Elementary before I make an offer?

    Attendance zones follow the address, not the neighborhood name, and they can change. To confirm which school a specific home is zoned to, look it up with our School Research tool on the Resources menu and ask Lamar CISD to confirm the assignment in writing before you make an offer. Homes near Cora Thomas Elementary are not all zoned to it, so verify each address.

How fast homes sell

  • How many homes near Cora Thomas Elementary have had a price cut?

    About 48% of the 60 homes for sale in the Cora Thomas Elementary attendance zone have had at least one price cut. Over the last 12 months, the monthly share of listings with a cut ran from 0% to all. A price cut can mean the first price was too high, the home needs work, or the seller needs a faster sale; it is a reason to ask, not a verdict. Source: our listing data.

  • How long do homes take to sell near Cora Thomas Elementary?

    For homes that sold in the Cora Thomas Elementary attendance zone, the monthly average time on the market ran from 6 to 260 days over the 12 months to August 2026, counting days cumulatively when a home was relisted. The 60 homes for sale now have been listed for an average of 47 days. About 48% of them have had a price cut. Pace depends heavily on price band and condition. Source: our listing data.

  • Is it a buyer's market or a seller's market near Cora Thomas Elementary?

    By months of supply, the Cora Thomas Elementary attendance zone is a buyer's market right now: 13.8 months of supply, with 60 homes for sale against 26 sales in the last six months. Months of supply is the number of months it would take to sell the homes now listed at the recent pace of sales. The label describes the area as a whole; a particular price band or street can behave differently. Source: our listing data.

Flood zones

  • Are homes near Cora Thomas Elementary in a flood zone?

    Almost none of the homes for sale in the Cora Thomas Elementary attendance zone are in a FEMA special flood hazard area, based on the flood zone recorded for each listing. A flood zone is a map designation, not a history of flooding, and the zone for a specific address is what matters. Check the address on our Flood Zone Lookup and get an insurance quote before the end of the option period. Source: our listing data.

Home prices and sales

  • What is the median sale price of homes near Cora Thomas Elementary?

    Homes that sold in the Cora Thomas Elementary attendance zone over the last six months had a median sale price of $303,000. A median is the middle sale: half sold for more and half for less. The monthly median over the 12 months to August 2026 ran from $270,000 to $360,000. Your own price band, home age and size matter more than any area median. Source: our listing data.

  • What do homes cost per square foot near Cora Thomas Elementary?

    The median price per square foot for homes that sold in the Cora Thomas Elementary attendance zone is $151. In August it was $154, against $154 in the same month a year before. Price per square foot compares homes of different sizes, but age, lot, condition and finish can move it a lot. Source: our listing data.

  • How many homes have sold near Cora Thomas Elementary in the past year?

    About 52 homes sold in the Cora Thomas Elementary attendance zone over the 12 months to August 2026, and 26 of them in the last six months. In the 12 months before that, 61 sold, so sales were 15% lower in the latest year. Monthly sales swing with the season and the price band, so one month tells you little. Source: our listing data.

Internet service

  • What internet service is available near Cora Thomas Elementary?

    Around Cora Thomas Elementary, 12 internet providers are listed in the federal broadband data for the census tracts in the area, with a fastest advertised download speed of 8,000 megabits per second. Fiber service is listed in all of those tracts. Availability is decided address by address, so check a specific home with the provider before you rely on a speed. Source: FCC broadband data.

What homes are like

  • Are there new construction homes for sale near Cora Thomas Elementary?

    Of the 60 homes for sale in the Cora Thomas Elementary attendance zone, 27 are new construction and 33 are pre-owned. New construction is flagged on the listing, and a home still being built may not be finished for months. Source: our listing data.

  • What size and age are the homes for sale near Cora Thomas Elementary?

    Among homes for sale in the Cora Thomas Elementary attendance zone: in the $250k to $500k band the typical home is about 2,112 square feet with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, built about 6 years ago; in the $500k to $1m band the typical home is about 2,694 square feet with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, built about 0 years ago. These are medians for the homes listed now, so individual homes vary. Source: our listing data.

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