Lamar CISD ES 40 in Brookshire, TX

Lamar CISD Elementary School 40 is a new 116,110 square foot facility located at 33050 Tiger Run in Brookshire, Texas. The project, filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) as Lamar CISD ES 40, represents a significant addition to the district’s infrastructure in Fort Bend County. With an estimated construction cost of $40,000,000, the building is designed to serve the growing student population in the area, utilizing a prototype design on a new site.

Project Scope and Design

The scope of work involves the complete new construction of the elementary school. Pfluger Architects serves as the design firm of record, responsible for the architectural plans that have undergone rigorous review. The registered accessibility specialist for the project is William T Winning, ensuring the facility meets all state standards for accessibility. The project is funded through public funds, reflecting the district's commitment to expanding educational resources for the community.

TDLR completed the plan review process in March 2026, clearing the way for construction to begin in the same month. The status of the project is listed as Review Complete, indicating that all necessary regulatory approvals have been secured. Construction is scheduled to finish in May 2027, providing a clear timeline for the completion of this major educational facility. The total scheduled build window is 411 days, which is longer than the county median of 201 days for similar new construction projects.

Regional Context and Comparison

This project stands out in Fort Bend County, where the median estimated cost for new construction filings is $700,000. The $40,000,000 price tag for Lamar CISD Elementary School 40 places it well above that median, specifically in the top quarter of costs for its type. Similarly, the cost per square foot is $345, which is significantly higher than the county median of $100 per square foot. These figures reflect the complexity and scale of building a modern, large-scale elementary school compared to smaller commercial or residential projects.

Lamar CISD has several other registered projects in the region, including Elementary School 39 in Richmond and Elementary School 41 in Beasley, both with similar estimated costs of $40,000,000. The district’s portfolio also includes the Gene Tomas High School Stadium in Richmond and a Police and Technology Building in Rosenberg. Pfluger Architects, the design firm for this project, has worked on other notable sites such as Leander Elementary #32 in Leander and the Flour Bluff Hornet Stadium in Corpus Christi. This consistent use of specialized firms and high-value projects underscores the district’s ongoing investment in modern educational infrastructure across multiple locations.