Nyos Lamar Elementary

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Nyos Lamar Elementary ranks 978 th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Nyos Lamar Elementary is a public charter school in Austin, Texas that serves 1,331 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. This high-performing school stands out for its diverse student population, strong academic achievements, and effective support for various student subgroups.

Nyos Lamar Elementary consistently outperforms the state average in STAAR test scores, with 75.84% of 5th-grade students proficient or better in reading, compared to the state average of 53.96%. The school's diverse student body, with 34.49% White, 13.9% African American, 30.05% Hispanic, and 16.45% Asian students, is a strength that reflects the broader community. Nyos Lamar Elementary also ranks highly among Texas elementary schools for various student subgroups, including female students, African American students, and special education students, indicating the school's commitment to supporting the success of all its students.

Compared to nearby public schools, such as McBee Elementary and Walnut Creek Elementary, Nyos Lamar Elementary stands out with its lower student-teacher ratio, higher academic performance, and more diverse student population. The nearby public schools, which are part of the Austin Independent School District (Isd), tend to have a higher percentage of Hispanic students and a significantly higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher concentration of students from low-income families.

Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-5

12333 N Lamar Blvd
Austin, TX 78753

(512) 275-1593

District: Nyos Charter School

SchoolDigger Rank:
978^th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,969

Student/teacher ratio: 13.9

Number of students: 1,331

Racial breakdown:

White:

34.5%

Hispanic:

30.1%

Asian:

16.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 30.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Nyos Lamar Elementary ranks better than 79.1% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.05. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Nyos Lamar Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (34.5%), Hispanic (30.1%), Asian (16.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 30.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Nyos Lamar Elementary is 13.9. (See more...)

Compare Nyos Lamar Elementary employs 95.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Nyos Lamar Elementary is $8,969.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Nyos Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Nyos Charter School 151^st of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Nyos Lamar Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Nyos Lamar Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2022	74.44	975^th	4581	78.7%
2023	72.89	1042^nd	4647	77.6%
2024	74.05	978^th	4675	79.1%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Nyos Lamar Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	48.06	606^th	1099	44.9%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Nyos Lamar Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	68.43	752^nd	3487	78.4%
2023	60.07	1157^th	3556	67.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Nyos Lamar Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	76.43	470^th	3952	88.1%
2023	72.42	603^rd	4086	85.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Nyos Lamar Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	69.09	942^nd	4477	79.0%
2023	65.93	1136^th	4521	74.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Nyos Lamar Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	75.79	859^th	4561	81.2%
2023	70.09	1096^th	4588	76.1%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Nyos Lamar Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	71.02	791^st	4461	82.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Nyos Lamar Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	70.05	1113^th	4563	75.6%
2023	73.47	988^th	4585	78.5%

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Rank History for Asian students at Nyos Lamar Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	49.77	571^st	957	40.3%
2023	48.68	608^th	1015	40.1%

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Rank History for African American students at Nyos Lamar Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	78.87	286^th	2421	88.2%
2023	66.72	578^th	2443	76.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Nyos Lamar Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	48.01	2219^th	4376	49.3%
2023	52.37	1911^th	4401	56.6%

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Rank History for White students at Nyos Lamar Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	68.71	832^nd	3082	73.0%
2023	69.95	796^th	3106	74.4%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Nyos Lamar Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2002	23	35	1	22	0	n/a	n/a	81
2003	23	35	1	22	0	n/a	n/a	81
2004	19	31	1	32	0	n/a	n/a	83
2005	24	32	0	29	0	n/a	n/a	85
2006	28	31	1	32	0	n/a	n/a	92
2007	27	23	0	47	0	n/a	n/a	97
2008	81	105	4	76	0	n/a	n/a	266
2009	94	86	8	91	1	n/a	n/a	280
2010	102	69	8	107	2	n/a	n/a	288
2011	110	56	9	104	1	1	7	288
2012	124	48	21	112	0	0	6	311
2013	134	46	24	104	0	0	11	319
2014	118	46	20	117	0	0	17	318
2015	104	57	25	123	1	0	15	325
2016	111	57	32	106	0	0	18	324
2017	111	53	31	109	0	0	20	324
2018	117	51	41	130	2	0	14	355
2019	128	40	52	124	3	0	15	362
2020	125	50	64	134	2	0	20	395
2021	173	78	88	166	3	0	31	539
2022	273	117	144	232	2	0	41	809
2023	459	185	219	400	2	3	63	1331

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 Nyos Lamar Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	81	5.8	14.0	66.7
2003	81	5.8	14.0	66.7
2004	83	5.6	14.8	73.5
2005	85	4.9	17.3	74.1
2006	92	6.1	15.1	71.7
2007	97	5.0	19.4	63.9
2008	266	20.6	12.9	33.1
2009	280	22.6	12.4	50
2010	288	20.0	14.4	55.2
2011	288	21.2	13.5	53.1
2012	311	23.1	13.4	47.9
2013	319	23.7	13.4	43.6
2014	318	23.3	13.6	52.5
2015	325	24.0	13.5	50.5
2016	324	24.0	13.5	42.9
2017	324	25.0	12.9	38.9
2018	355	24.2	14.6	40.6
2019	362	23.9	15.1	39.2
2020	395	27.1	14.5	39.2
2021	539	41.0	13.1	34.1
2022	809	61.7	13.1	35.2
2023	1331	95.3	13.9	30.4

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 Nyos Lamar Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	81	5.8	14.0	66.7
2003	81	5.8	14.0	66.7
2004	83	5.6	14.8	73.5
2005	85	4.9	17.3	74.1
2006	92	6.1	15.1	71.7
2007	97	5.0	19.4	63.9
2008	266	20.6	12.9	33.1
2009	280	22.6	12.4	50
2010	288	20.0	14.4	55.2
2011	288	21.2	13.5	53.1
2012	311	23.1	13.4	47.9
2013	319	23.7	13.4	43.6
2014	318	23.3	13.6	52.5
2015	325	24.0	13.5	50.5
2016	324	24.0	13.5	42.9
2017	324	25.0	12.9	38.9
2018	355	24.2	14.6	40.6
2019	362	23.9	15.1	39.2
2020	395	27.1	14.5	39.2
2021	539	41.0	13.1	34.1
2022	809	61.7	13.1	35.2
2023	1331	95.3	13.9	30.4

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 Nyos Lamar Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$461 (5.1%)	$8,514 (94.9%)	$8,976
2020	$608 (6.0%)	$9,571 (94.0%)	$10,179
2021	$1,525 (17.0%)	$7,444 (83.0%)	$8,969

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Nyos Lamar Elementary

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.

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Nyos Lamar Elementary)	62	62
3rd Grade Reading (Nyos Charter School)	62	62
3rd Grade Reading (Texas)	44	50	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Nyos Lamar Elementary)	48	46	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Nyos Charter School)	48	46	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)	48	43	5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	362	1331	267.7%
African American	40	185	362.5%
American Indian	3	2	33.3%
Asian	52	219	321.2%
Hispanic	124	400	222.6%
Pacific Islander	0	3
White	128	459	258.6%
Two or More Races	15	63	320%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	39.2%	30.4%	8.8%

Schools Near Nyos Lamar Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2024)			STAAR Spanish Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Spanish Science (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)			STAAR Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Spanish Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Science 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Nyos Lamar Elementary	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	12333 N Lamar Blvd	Austin	78753	Travis County	Nyos Charter School	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 275-1593	1,331	95	13.9	30.4%	459 (34.5%)	185 (13.9%)	400 (30.1%)	219 (16.5%)	2 (0.2%)	3 (0.2%)	63 (4.7%)	74	978^th of 4675 public elementary schools	79.1%		72.9	1042^nd of 4647 public elementary schools	77.6%	64								57.3	59.9	75.8	58.0	43.3	56.7	34.2	$8,969	$1,525	$7,444
River Oaks Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	12401 Scofield Farms Dr	Austin	78758	Travis County	Pflugerville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 594-5000	400	36	11.0	78.5%	41 (10.3%)	66 (16.5%)	244 (61.0%)	35 (8.8%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	12 (3.0%)	30.8	3385^th of 4675 public elementary schools	27.6%		32.3	3257^th of 4647 public elementary schools	29.9%	128	26.9	47.8	39.3	28.6		0.0	0.0	40.0	32.6	38.5	39.2	37.1	38.6	3.6	$12,864	$1,744	$11,119
Parmer Lane Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1806 Parmer Ln	Austin	78727	Travis County	Pflugerville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 594-4000	456	40	11.4	65.8%	50 (11.0%)	53 (11.6%)	300 (65.8%)	31 (6.8%)	5 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	16 (3.5%)	65.1	1325^th of 4675 public elementary schools	71.7%		72.6	1057^th of 4647 public elementary schools	77.3%	268	9.8	40.5	37.5	3.0	9.4	15.8	5.3	51.6	75.7	54.8	47.5	54.6	50.0	22.7	$12,557	$1,548	$11,010
Copperfield Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	12135 Thompkins Dr	Austin	78753	Travis County	Pflugerville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 594-5800	502	40	12.4	87.3%	42 (8.4%)	71 (14.1%)	364 (72.5%)	11 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.8%)	52.3	2013^th of 4675 public elementary schools	56.9%		55.9	1825^th of 4647 public elementary schools	60.7%	188	6.8	38.7	29.2	0.0		9.1	0.0	48.6	37.1	64.7	25.9	19.4	79.7	33.3	$12,473	$1,679	$10,794
McBee Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1101 W Braker Ln	Austin	78758	Travis County	Austin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 841-2500	344	24	14.4	96.8%	10 (2.9%)	8 (2.3%)	324 (94.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	22.5	3895^th of 4675 public elementary schools	16.7%		29.6	3422^nd of 4647 public elementary schools	26.4%	473	4.0	18.8	14.3	0.0	14.3	6.7	6.7	40.6	9.7	42.9	20.4	12.5	47.1	9.1	$12,765	$1,089	$11,676
Walnut Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	401 W Braker Ln	Austin	78753	Travis County	Austin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 414-4499	545	28	19.4	92.8%	34 (6.2%)	14 (2.6%)	447 (82.0%)	47 (8.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	13	4381^st of 4675 public elementary schools	6.3%		15.2	4276^th of 4647 public elementary schools	8.0%	105	0.0	20.6	8.7	3.9	3.1	4.8	0.0	30.0	29.0	17.5	24.4	25.0	20.5	0.0	$11,587	$1,200	$10,386
Idea Parmer Park Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	1438 E Yager Ln	Austin	78853	Maverick County	Idea Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 822-4850	675	29	23.2	87.0%	48 (7.1%)	133 (19.7%)	452 (67.0%)	30 (4.4%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	9 (1.3%)	34.5	3151^st of 4675 public elementary schools	32.6%		36	3035^th of 4647 public elementary schools	34.7%	116								37.6	48.8	38.5	16.5	32.5	19.2	42.6	$9,690	$1,307	$8,383
Harmony School Of Science - Austin	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	11800 Stonehollow Dr Ste 100	Austin	78758	Travis County	Harmony Public Schools - Central Texas	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 821-1700	456	31	14.7	56.4%	104 (22.8%)	103 (22.6%)	120 (26.3%)	120 (26.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.0%)	70.6	1097^th of 4675 public elementary schools	76.5%		70.5	1143^rd of 4647 public elementary schools	75.4%	46	0.0		20.0	0.0		20.0	0.0	48.5	58.6	76.5	38.2	48.6	61.8	42.7	$9,927	$782	$9,145
Wilhelmina Delco Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	12900 A Dessau Rd	Austin	78754	Travis County	Pflugerville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 594-6200	484	39	12.5	94.8%	12 (2.5%)	34 (7.0%)	414 (85.5%)	13 (2.7%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.9%)	23.2	3853^rd of 4675 public elementary schools	17.6%		17.6	4141^st of 4647 public elementary schools	10.9%	288	8.0	50.0	40.9		0.0			33.3	38.2	35.6	25.8	40.6	25.4	1.6	$11,777	$1,515	$10,262
Northwest Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	14014 Thermal Dr	Austin	78728	Travis County	Pflugerville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 594-4400	384	33	11.7	70.8%	73 (19.0%)	94 (24.5%)	145 (37.8%)	54 (14.1%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	16 (4.2%)	9.5	4514^th of 4675 public elementary schools	3.4%		23.8	3784^th of 4647 public elementary schools	18.6%	730								22.0	25.5	26.3	10.0	20.0	20.5	5.1	$14,232	$2,024	$12,208

Frequently Asked Questions about Nyos Lamar Elementary

How many students attend Nyos Lamar Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,331 students attended Nyos Lamar Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Nyos Lamar Elementary?

Students at Nyos Lamar Elementary are 34% White, 30% Hispanic, 16% Asian, 14% African American, 5% Two or more races.

What district is Nyos Lamar Elementary in?

Nyos Charter School

Is Nyos Lamar Elementary a good school?

Nyos Lamar Elementary ranks 978^th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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