Lamar Elementary

Summary:

Lamar Elementary is a public elementary school in Amarillo, Texas, serving 314 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Amarillo Independent School District, which is ranked 442 out of 968 school districts in Texas and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lamar Elementary has a diverse student population, with 40.76% White, 15.92% African American, and 35.67% Hispanic students. However, the school faces significant challenges, including a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 81.27% to 89.49% over the past few years. This is significantly higher than nearby schools like Paramount Terrace Elementary and Wolflin Elementary, which have lower rates of 67.52% and 93.82%, respectively. Lamar Elementary's student performance on STAAR tests has been mixed, with proficiency rates in reading and math generally lower than the district and state averages, except for 5th-grade reading and math.

Lamar Elementary's ranking among Texas elementary schools varies significantly by student subgroup. The school performs relatively well for African American and special education students, ranking in the top 30% and 25%, respectively, in recent years. However, the school struggles with the performance of white, Hispanic, and English language learner students, ranking in the bottom 50% or lower. Additionally, Lamar Elementary's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the past several years, from a high of 728 out of 4,260 Texas elementary schools in 2013-2014 to a low of 3,362 out of 4,675 in 2023-2024, suggesting the school is struggling to keep pace with other schools in the state.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 3800 Lipscomb
       Amarillo, TX  79110-1206


(806) 326-4600

District: Amarillo Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3362nd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,942 Help


Students who attend Lamar Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Fannin Middle
High:    Amtech Career Academy
    Caprock High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.2 Help
Number of students:  314

Racial breakdown:

White:
40.8%
Hispanic:
35.7%
African American:
15.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  89.5% Help


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Compare Details Lamar Elementary ranks worse than 71.9% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 31st among 36 ranked elementary schools in the Amarillo Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.19. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Lamar Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (40.8%), Hispanic (35.7%), African American (15.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 89.5% 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 is 11.2, which is the 2nd best among 36 elementary schools in the Amarillo Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lamar Elementary is $10,942, which is the 17th highest among 36 elementary schools in the Amarillo Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Amarillo Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Amarillo Independent School District (Isd) 442nd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lamar Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Lamar Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 41.83 2407th 3465 30.5%
2005 54.66 1790th 3475 48.5%
2006 55.02 1781st 3476 48.8%
2007 64.98 1370th 3724 63.2%
2008 41.70 2589th 3768 31.3%
2009 70.62 1059th 3884 72.7%
2010 85.01 136th 3937 96.5%
2011 85.89 133rd 4095 96.8%
2012 78.12 742nd 4206 82.4%
2013 72.08 1062nd 4221 74.8%
2014 79.82 728th 4260 82.9%
2015 77.74 869th 4320 79.9%
2016 69.48 1302nd 4286 69.6%
2017 60.42 1456th 4329 66.4%
2018 65.63 1219th 4359 72.0%
2019 64.13 1302nd 4479 70.9%
2021 55.99 1729th 4578 62.2%
2022 47.07 2312th 4581 49.5%
2023 37.45 2957th 4647 36.4%
2024 31.19 3362nd 4675 28.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Lamar Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.10 907th 3226 71.9%
2019 36.60 2300th 3333 31.0%
2021 58.89 1038th 3446 69.9%
2022 39.94 2231st 3487 36.0%
2023 10.59 3478th 3556 2.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Lamar Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.90 371st 3558 89.6%
2019 70.26 562nd 3684 84.7%
2021 60.22 922nd 3799 75.7%
2022 56.02 1244th 3952 68.5%
2023 63.91 921st 4086 77.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lamar Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.84 875th 4264 79.5%
2019 70.51 783rd 4309 81.8%
2021 66.92 1025th 4451 77.0%
2022 56.50 1713th 4477 61.7%
2023 48.30 2289th 4521 49.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Lamar Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.46 1360th 4306 68.4%
2019 58.14 1599th 4348 63.2%
2021 51.70 1932nd 4499 57.1%
2022 45.82 2413th 4561 47.1%
2023 33.67 3185th 4588 30.6%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Lamar Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.65 1413th 3106 54.5%
2019 50.69 2001st 3184 37.2%
2021 82.75 106th 3006 96.5%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Lamar Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.64 1217th 4240 71.3%
2019 68.63 859th 4295 80.0%
2021 65.36 941st 4331 78.3%
2022 48.86 2173rd 4461 51.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Lamar Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.98 1146th 4319 73.5%
2019 69.05 1051st 4357 75.9%
2021 59.44 1519th 4498 66.2%
2022 48.24 2270th 4563 50.3%
2023 42.09 2625th 4585 42.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Lamar Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.95 533rd 2483 78.5%
2019 61.84 714th 2515 71.6%
2021 61.05 688th 2444 71.8%
2022 68.01 526th 2421 78.3%
2023 45.85 1207th 2443 50.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Lamar Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.93 912th 4168 78.1%
2019 67.24 1003rd 4188 76.1%
2021 60.65 1331st 4329 69.3%
2022 58.13 1574th 4376 64.0%
2023 41.62 2650th 4401 39.8%
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Rank History for White students at Lamar Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.87 1449th 3127 53.7%
2019 49.25 1634th 3142 48.0%
2021 37.14 2059th 3082 33.2%
2022 21.30 2695th 3082 12.6%
2023 28.38 2479th 3106 20.2%
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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.

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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Lamar Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 397 21 2 73 n/a n/a n/a 0 493
1989 368 24 1 59 0 n/a n/a 0 452
1990 394 26 1 73 0 n/a n/a 0 494
1991 403 16 2 59 0 n/a n/a 0 480
1992 383 18 1 56 4 n/a n/a 0 462
1993 359 13 0 81 2 n/a n/a 0 455
1994 362 15 1 101 2 n/a n/a 0 481
1995 373 22 2 94 3 n/a n/a 0 494
1996 373 22 2 94 3 n/a n/a 0 494
1997 318 21 2 100 1 n/a n/a 0 442
1998 298 17 2 105 0 n/a n/a 0 422
1999 272 21 6 97 2 n/a n/a 0 398
2000 245 26 2 120 4 n/a n/a 0 397
2001 242 33 1 116 1 n/a n/a 0 393
2002 226 35 7 116 1 n/a n/a 0 385
2003 226 35 7 116 1 n/a n/a 0 385
2004 226 35 8 119 1 n/a n/a 0 389
2005 219 73 6 96 1 n/a n/a 0 395
2006 216 71 3 92 0 n/a n/a 0 382
2007 208 76 3 103 0 n/a n/a 0 390
2008 191 70 6 120 0 n/a n/a 0 387
2009 188 68 4 103 0 n/a n/a 0 363
2010 151 40 5 112 0 n/a n/a 0 308
2011 145 37 7 114 2 0 6 0 311
2012 144 46 8 103 2 0 5 0 308
2013 137 46 13 110 1 0 7 0 314
2014 147 40 11 128 1 1 14 0 342
2015 148 35 9 123 1 0 9 0 325
2016 149 31 8 123 1 2 10 0 324
2017 135 40 10 130 1 2 12 0 330
2018 132 50 9 132 2 1 11 0 337
2019 128 50 6 127 0 1 11 0 323
2020 125 47 5 121 0 1 12 0 311
2021 118 48 5 113 0 1 9 0 294
2022 140 51 5 110 0 1 8 0 315
2023 128 50 11 112 1 0 12 0 314

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 493 25.0 19.7 n/a
1989 452 n/a n/a n/a
1990 494 32.0 15.4 n/a
1991 480 31.9 15.0 n/a
1992 462 35.9 12.8 39.8
1993 455 30.0 15.2 48.1
1994 481 33.7 14.3 41.2
1995 494 34.3 14.4 15
1996 494 34.3 14.4 15
1997 442 31.4 14.1 44.8
1998 422 33.3 12.7 42.9
1999 398 32.1 12.4 64.8
2000 397 33.1 12.0 67.3
2001 393 32.3 12.2 71.2
2002 385 33.6 11.5 74.8
2003 385 33.6 11.5 74.8
2004 389 33.6 11.6 72.5
2005 395 33.6 11.8 73.4
2006 382 32.6 11.7 74.9
2007 390 32.1 12.1 76.7
2008 387 33.0 11.7 79.1
2009 363 33.7 10.8 77.4
2010 308 29.6 10.3 79.5
2011 311 29.4 10.5 79.7
2012 308 30.4 10.1 77.9
2013 314 31.4 9.9 79.3
2014 342 33.0 10.3 79.8
2015 325 32.0 10.1 78.8
2016 324 33.0 9.8 75.9
2017 330 31.7 10.4 80.3
2018 337 30.1 11.1 81.3
2019 323 29.5 10.9 80.5
2020 311 28.2 11.0 77.8
2021 294 27.4 10.7 81.3
2022 315 30.3 10.3 81.3
2023 314 27.9 11.2 89.5

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 493 25.0 19.7 n/a
1989 452 n/a n/a n/a
1990 494 32.0 15.4 n/a
1991 480 31.9 15.0 n/a
1992 462 35.9 12.8 39.8
1993 455 30.0 15.2 48.1
1994 481 33.7 14.3 41.2
1995 494 34.3 14.4 15
1996 494 34.3 14.4 15
1997 442 31.4 14.1 44.8
1998 422 33.3 12.7 42.9
1999 398 32.1 12.4 64.8
2000 397 33.1 12.0 67.3
2001 393 32.3 12.2 71.2
2002 385 33.6 11.5 74.8
2003 385 33.6 11.5 74.8
2004 389 33.6 11.6 72.5
2005 395 33.6 11.8 73.4
2006 382 32.6 11.7 74.9
2007 390 32.1 12.1 76.7
2008 387 33.0 11.7 79.1
2009 363 33.7 10.8 77.4
2010 308 29.6 10.3 79.5
2011 311 29.4 10.5 79.7
2012 308 30.4 10.1 77.9
2013 314 31.4 9.9 79.3
2014 342 33.0 10.3 79.8
2015 325 32.0 10.1 78.8
2016 324 33.0 9.8 75.9
2017 330 31.7 10.4 80.3
2018 337 30.1 11.1 81.3
2019 323 29.5 10.9 80.5
2020 311 28.2 11.0 77.8
2021 294 27.4 10.7 81.3
2022 315 30.3 10.3 81.3
2023 314 27.9 11.2 89.5

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Lamar Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,475 (15.4%) $8,094 (84.6%) $9,570
2020 $1,374 (15.1%) $7,751 (84.9%) $9,126
2021 $2,080 (19.0%) $8,862 (81.0%) $10,942

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Lamar Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1302nd of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 2957th of 4647 Elementary schools
 34.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Lamar Elementary)4236
 6%
   3rd Grade Reading (Amarillo Independent School District (Isd))4150
 9%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lamar Elementary)4224
 18%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Amarillo Independent School District (Isd))4647
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Lamar Elementary)5630
 26%
   4th Grade Reading (Amarillo Independent School District (Isd))4149
 8%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lamar Elementary)6242
 20%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Amarillo Independent School District (Isd))5052
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Lamar Elementary)4050
 10%
   5th Grade Reading (Amarillo Independent School District (Isd))5358
 5%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lamar Elementary)6850
 18%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Amarillo Independent School District (Isd))6455
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Lamar Elementary)7033
 37%
   5th Grade Science (Amarillo Independent School District (Isd))5335
 18%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students323314
 2.8%
African American5050
American Indian01
Asian611
 83.3%
Hispanic127112
 11.8%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White128128
Two or More Races1112
 9.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients80.5%89.5%
 9%


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Students at Lamar Elementary are 41% White, 36% Hispanic, 16% African American, 4% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

Students who attend Lamar Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Fannin Middle
High : Amtech Career Academy
High : Caprock High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 314 students attended Lamar Elementary.

Lamar Elementary ranks 3362nd of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star 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 Texas Education Agency.

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