Lamar Consolidated ISD Recognized as Texas's Fastest-Growing School District
Lamar CISD's 2Q24 demographic report, presented during the October Board meeting by Zonda Education, has identified Lamar Consolidated ISD as Texas's fastest-growing school district. This report marks the second time Lamar CISD has been labelled a ‘hypergrowth’ district by Zonda Education, an accolade given to districts where an elementary school attendance zone witnesses over 300 new home starts on an annual basis.
Lamar CISD's Superintendent, Dr. Roosevelt Nivens, commented on the report’s findings, stating, “As we experience unprecedented growth across Lamar CISD, it’s clear that our commitment to quality education must grow with it. Our mission remains to ensure every student has the support, resources, and inspired leadership they need to thrive. We’re excited about the future and dedicated to building a team that can keep pace with our community’s rapid expansion and deliver excellence at every level.”
Rosenberg continues to see a significant increase in new single-family home construction, with over 5,000 new home starts in the past 12 months. The district has over 39,900 future lots slated for development, with many being large master-planned communities.
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According to the report, the district's enrollment currently exceeds 46,800 students, surpassing spring’s projections. Most of the increase has been seen at the elementary grade levels. The new home construction rate is on the rise, with the start rate nearing 5,200 annual starts.
Despite the promising growth, the projection outlook is cautious due to the potential expansion of "School Choice" options in the upcoming Texas legislative session. Details about this expansion are likely to be known by late spring or early summer 2025. If the current growth continues, the total enrollment at Lamar CISD could approach 56,800 students in the next five years.
Zonda Education, a national research firm providing enrollment projections, attendance zone planning, and Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping for over 100 school districts annually, will continue to provide quarterly updates to assist Lamar CISD with future planning.
For additional details, visit Lamar CISD's website at lcisd.org/about/demographics-reports.
Tiffany Krenek has been on the My Neighborhood News team since August 2021. She is passionate about curating and sharing content that enriches the lives of our readers in a personal, meaningful way. A loving mother and wife, Tiffany and her family live in the West Houston/Cypress region.
