Viola Gilmore Randle Elementary School serves 809 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 809 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Viola Gilmore Randle Elementary School's student population of 809 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
809 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Viola Gilmore Randle Elementary School is 0.77, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
14:1
Asian
21%
6%
Hispanic
29%
54%
Black
23%
13%
White
23%
24%
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Viola Gilmore Randle Elementary School?
809 students attend Viola Gilmore Randle Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
29% of Viola Gilmore Randle Elementary School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 23% of students are White, 21% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Viola Gilmore Randle Elementary School?
Viola Gilmore Randle Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Viola Gilmore Randle Elementary School offer ?
Viola Gilmore Randle Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Viola Gilmore Randle Elementary School part of?
Viola Gilmore Randle Elementary School is part of Lamar CISD School District.
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