Lamar Elementary School

About Lamar Elementary School

Lamar Elementary School is a vibrant, diverse school located in the heart of Houston, Texas. It is a part of Houston Independent School District, and provides education to students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. This school is dedicated to providing a quality education for all students and promoting a safe and positive learning environment.
At Lamar Elementary School, students are encouraged to explore their individual interests and develop their unique talents. The school offers a wide range of activities, including art, music, physical education, and technology. The teachers are highly qualified and dedicated to helping students reach their full potential.
The school also offers a variety of extra-curricular activities, such as student council, after-school clubs, and sports teams. These activities provide students with the opportunity to develop their social skills and make new friends.
Lamar Elementary School is committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment for all students. The school has a strict zero-tolerance policy for bullying, and provides a variety of resources to help students who may be struggling.
At Lamar Elementary School, students are encouraged to be respectful, responsible, and productive members of the school community. It is a place where students can grow and learn, and make memories that will last a lifetime.

Address:	301 Elberta St Lamar, AR 72846
Phone:	(479) 885-3363
Site:	les.apps.lamarwarriors.org
Grades:	Pre-K – 5
Enrollment:	648 students

Overview Lamar Elementary School

Lamar Elementary School serves 648 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Lamar Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).

Verdict on Lamar Elementary School

Lamar Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Lamar Elementary School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.