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.
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Detail:
Public PK, KG-5
District:
Amarillo Independent School District (Isd)
SchoolDigger Rank:
3362nd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,942
Students who attend Lamar Elementary usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 11.2
Number of students: 314
Racial breakdown:
White:
40.8%
Hispanic:
35.7%
African American:
15.9%
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Two or more races:
3.8%
Asian:
3.5%
American Indian:
0.3%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 89.5%
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