Serving 547 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lamar Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 547 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lamar Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Lamar Elementary School's student population of 547 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
547 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Year Founded
1909
School Motto
What Starts Here Changes the World!
School Rankings
Lamar Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lamar Elementary School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5073 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
98%
54%
Black
n/a
13%
White
2%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lamar Elementary School's ranking?
Lamar Elementary School is ranked #5073 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Lamar Elementary School?
547 students attend Lamar Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Lamar Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lamar Elementary School?
Lamar Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lamar Elementary School offer ?
Lamar Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Lamar Elementary School part of?
Lamar Elementary School is part of San Felipe-Del Rio CISD School District.
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