Lamar Elementary School

Summary:

Lamar Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 621 students in grades K-5 in Lamar, Arkansas, which is part of the Lamar School District. While the district is ranked 106 out of 252 school districts in the state and has a 3-star rating, Lamar Elementary School faces several challenges, including lower-than-average test scores and a high proportion of economically disadvantaged students.

Lamar Elementary School's proficiency rates in core subjects like English Language Arts, Reading, Mathematics, and Science are generally below the state averages across all grades. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rate in English Language Arts for all grades was 30.8%, compared to the state average of 33.8%. The school's performance is particularly low in 5th grade English Language Arts (25.7% proficient) and 3rd grade Reading (31% proficient), which are significantly below the state averages. Additionally, Lamar Elementary School has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 66.99% in 2022-2023 to 74.38% in 2020-2021, which is significantly higher than the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Sequoyah Elementary and London Elementary, which are part of the Russellville School District, Lamar Elementary School's performance is generally lower. For example, in 2023-2024, Sequoyah Elementary had a 54.7% proficiency rate in English Language Arts for all grades, compared to Lamar's 30.8%. Additionally, Lamar Elementary School's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from 121 out of 488 Arkansas elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 254 out of 497 in 2023-2024, and its rating has decreased from 4 stars out of 5 to 2 stars out of 5 during the same period.


Detail:

Public K-5

 301 Elberta St
       Lamar, AR  72846


(479) 885-3363

District: Lamar School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
254th of 497 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,533 Help


Students who attend Lamar Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Lamar Middle School
High:    Lamar High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.2 Help
Number of students:  621

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.2%
Hispanic:
6.8%
Two or more races:
3.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  67% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Lamar Elementary School ranks worse than 51.1% of elementary schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.65. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (88.2%), Hispanic (6.8%), two or more races (3.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 67% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lamar Elementary School is 15.2. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lamar Elementary School is $9,533.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Lamar Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Lamar School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Lamar School District 106th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lamar Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 57.20 198th 411 51.8%
2006 57.87 194th 402 51.7%
2007 51.50 245th 440 44.3%
2008 51.83 251st 439 42.8%
2009 60.24 198th 445 55.5%
2010 62.61 177th 457 61.3%
2011 70.06 138th 471 70.7%
2012 79.75 48th 468 89.7%
2013 60.47 203rd 476 57.4%
2014 47.34 297th 471 36.9%
2016 59.08 190th 494 61.5%
2017 44.87 284th 485 41.4%
2018 66.31 159th 480 66.9%
2019 71.87 121st 488 75.2%
2021 55.18 241st 496 51.4%
2022 59.23 215th 487 55.9%
2023 54.20 241st 492 51.0%
2024 50.65 254th 497 48.9%
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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Lamar Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 546 0 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 549
1989 548 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 548
1990 568 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 568
1991 564 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 566
1992 555 0 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 559
1993 566 3 4 0 1 n/a n/a 0 574
1994 574 1 3 0 1 n/a n/a 0 579
1995 593 0 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 596
1996 593 0 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 596
1997 632 3 0 6 1 n/a n/a 0 642
1998 640 3 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 649
1999 639 3 4 4 3 n/a n/a 0 653
2000 628 1 3 6 1 n/a n/a 0 639
2001 623 1 2 5 1 n/a n/a 0 632
2002 564 1 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 572
2003 564 1 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 572
2004 542 1 2 8 2 n/a n/a 0 555
2005 371 1 1 9 0 n/a n/a 0 382
2006 371 3 2 10 4 n/a n/a 0 390
2007 378 3 2 8 6 n/a n/a 0 397
2008 381 2 4 9 6 n/a n/a 0 402
2009 401 4 3 11 5 n/a n/a 0 424
2010 384 5 2 10 6 1 0 0 408
2011 413 10 1 15 4 1 0 0 444
2012 459 7 1 22 4 1 0 0 494
2013 496 12 1 28 3 0 0 0 540
2014 536 12 0 32 2 0 0 0 582
2015 443 11 0 27 0 0 0 0 481
2016 415 8 0 35 1 0 0 0 459
2017 434 13 1 43 1 0 0 0 492
2018 399 11 1 43 1 0 5 0 460
2019 402 7 1 41 1 0 8 0 460
2020 407 4 1 33 1 1 8 0 455
2021 579 9 1 41 2 0 16 0 648
2022 594 5 2 44 3 0 20 0 668
2023 548 5 2 42 1 0 23 0 621

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lamar Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 549 32.4 16.9 n/a
1989 548 34.0 16.1 n/a
1990 568 37.0 15.3 32.7
1991 566 34.2 16.5 36.7
1992 559 33.2 16.8 38.5
1993 574 34.8 16.5 41.6
1994 579 35.8 16.2 39.4
1995 596 35.6 16.7 37.2
1996 596 35.6 16.7 37.2
1997 642 36.6 17.5 39.7
1998 649 36.6 17.7 54.9
1999 653 34.2 19.1 53.3
2000 639 45.0 14.2 44.8
2001 632 43.0 14.7 58.9
2002 572 41.0 14.0 58.7
2003 572 41.0 14.0 58.7
2004 555 38.0 14.6 56.6
2005 382 27.0 14.1 64.1
2006 390 26.0 15.0 64.1
2007 397 33.0 12.0 67.5
2008 402 32.0 12.6 62.4
2009 424 31.0 13.7 63
2010 408 31.3 12.7 65.4
2011 444 33.6 13.2 66.2
2012 494 34.7 14.2 68.2
2013 540 36.9 14.6 76.1
2014 582 37.9 15.3 75.1
2015 481 32.0 15.0 71.3
2016 459 29.0 15.8 73.9
2017 492 30.5 16.0 35.4
2018 460 30.7 14.9 41.7
2019 460 26.3 17.4 74.3
2020 455 30.3 14.9 75.2
2021 648 40.0 16.1 74.4
2022 668 39.9 16.7 70.7
2023 621 40.7 15.2 67

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Lamar Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 549 32.4 16.9 n/a
1989 548 34.0 16.1 n/a
1990 568 37.0 15.3 32.7
1991 566 34.2 16.5 36.7
1992 559 33.2 16.8 38.5
1993 574 34.8 16.5 41.6
1994 579 35.8 16.2 39.4
1995 596 35.6 16.7 37.2
1996 596 35.6 16.7 37.2
1997 642 36.6 17.5 39.7
1998 649 36.6 17.7 54.9
1999 653 34.2 19.1 53.3
2000 639 45.0 14.2 44.8
2001 632 43.0 14.7 58.9
2002 572 41.0 14.0 58.7
2003 572 41.0 14.0 58.7
2004 555 38.0 14.6 56.6
2005 382 27.0 14.1 64.1
2006 390 26.0 15.0 64.1
2007 397 33.0 12.0 67.5
2008 402 32.0 12.6 62.4
2009 424 31.0 13.7 63
2010 408 31.3 12.7 65.4
2011 444 33.6 13.2 66.2
2012 494 34.7 14.2 68.2
2013 540 36.9 14.6 76.1
2014 582 37.9 15.3 75.1
2015 481 32.0 15.0 71.3
2016 459 29.0 15.8 73.9
2017 492 30.5 16.0 35.4
2018 460 30.7 14.9 41.7
2019 460 26.3 17.4 74.3
2020 455 30.3 14.9 75.2
2021 648 40.0 16.1 74.4
2022 668 39.9 16.7 70.7
2023 621 40.7 15.2 67

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Lamar Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,740 (28.7%) $6,793 (71.3%) $9,533

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lamar Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 121st of 488 Elementary schoolsRanks 241st of 492 Elementary schools
 24.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English (Lamar Elementary School)79.862.8
 17%
   3rd Grade English (Lamar School District)79.862.8
 17%
   3rd Grade English (Arkansas)72.462.6
 9.8%
3rd Grade Math (Lamar Elementary School)70.761.6
 9.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Lamar School District)70.761.6
 9.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Arkansas)62.154.4
 7.7%
3rd Grade Science (Lamar Elementary School)51.533.7
 17.8%
   3rd Grade Science (Lamar School District)51.533.7
 17.8%
   3rd Grade Science (Arkansas)39.435
 4.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Lamar Elementary School)43.524.4
 19.1%
   3rd Grade Reading (Lamar School District)43.524.4
 19.1%
   3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas)38.332.2
 6.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students460621
 35%
African American75
 28.6%
American Indian11
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic4142
 2.4%
Pacific Islander00
White402548
 36.3%
Two or More Races823
 187.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients74.3%67%
 7.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Lamar Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 621 students attended Lamar Elementary School.

Students at Lamar Elementary School are 88% White, 7% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

Students who attend Lamar Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lamar Middle School
High : Lamar High School

Lamar Elementary School ranks 254th of 497 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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