Lamar Elementary

Summary:

Lamar Elementary is a public elementary school in Baytown, Texas, serving 543 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District, which is ranked 706 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lamar Elementary faces significant academic challenges, with its students consistently performing below the district and state averages on STAAR tests across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 26.32% of 3rd-grade students at Lamar Elementary were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to 37.55% for the district and 48.85% for the state. The school's performance is particularly low for special education students, who ranked in the bottom 25% of Texas elementary schools in the 2022-2023 school year. Lamar Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Texas elementary schools, with a 1 or 2-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade.

While Lamar Elementary's academic performance is generally lower than nearby schools within the same district, such as Alamo Elementary and Stephen F. Austin Elementary, the school's performance for certain student subgroups, such as Hispanic and English Language Learner (ELL) students, is relatively stronger compared to other subgroups. To address these challenges, the school and district should consider implementing evidence-based instructional strategies, providing additional support for teachers, and exploring ways to engage parents and the community more effectively.


Detail:

Public K-5

 816 N Pruett St
       Baytown, TX  77520-4529


(281) 420-4625

District: Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
3866th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,830 Help


Students who attend Lamar Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Horace Mann J H
High:    Impact Early College High School
    Lee High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.0 Help
Number of students:  543

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
76.8%
African American:
14.2%
White:
6.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  88.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Lamar Elementary ranks worse than 82.7% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 11th among 15 ranked elementary schools in the Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.04. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (76.8%), African American (14.2%), White (6.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 88.8% 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 13, which is the lowest among 16 elementary schools in the Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lamar Elementary is $11,830, which is the 7th highest among 15 elementary schools in the Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District 706th 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 51.72 1923rd 3465 44.5%
2005 57.06 1673rd 3475 51.9%
2006 56.94 1682nd 3476 51.6%
2007 45.17 2451st 3724 34.2%
2008 66.98 1243rd 3768 67.0%
2009 62.72 1567th 3884 59.7%
2010 62.59 1610th 3937 59.1%
2011 38.69 3014th 4095 26.4%
2012 20.00 3852nd 4206 8.4%
2013 19.62 3816th 4221 9.6%
2014 12.17 4068th 4260 4.5%
2015 34.81 3123rd 4320 27.7%
2016 52.77 2162nd 4286 49.6%
2017 44.64 2253rd 4329 48.0%
2018 36.36 2781st 4359 36.2%
2019 33.83 3100th 4479 30.8%
2021 34.11 2888th 4578 36.9%
2022 45.18 2424th 4581 47.1%
2023 37.20 2970th 4647 36.1%
2024 23.04 3866th 4675 17.3%
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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 37.63 2175th 3226 32.6%
2019 42.56 1968th 3333 41.0%
2021 41.64 1967th 3446 42.9%
2022 60.67 1064th 3487 69.5%
2023 58.92 1222nd 3556 65.6%
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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 28.93 2792nd 3558 21.5%
2019 30.26 2813th 3684 23.6%
2021 33.59 2517th 3799 33.7%
2022 21.79 3578th 3952 9.5%
2023 30.83 3060th 4086 25.1%
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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 46.13 2290th 4264 46.3%
2019 42.84 2571st 4309 40.3%
2021 48.34 2148th 4451 51.7%
2022 61.83 1378th 4477 69.2%
2023 52.74 1999th 4521 55.8%
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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 34.78 2951st 4306 31.5%
2019 36.42 2925th 4348 32.7%
2021 31.90 3071st 4499 31.7%
2022 38.08 2891st 4561 36.6%
2023 44.72 2495th 4588 45.6%
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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 39.97 2318th 3106 25.4%
2019 20.84 2908th 3184 8.7%
2021 21.72 2556th 3006 15.0%
2022 70.38 741st 2958 74.9%
2023 47.97 2016th 2980 32.3%
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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 38.52 2769th 4240 34.7%
2019 44.17 2389th 4295 44.4%
2021 34.82 2988th 4331 31.0%
2022 54.43 1791st 4461 59.9%
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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 39.74 2568th 4319 40.5%
2019 32.42 3178th 4357 27.1%
2021 38.59 2633rd 4498 41.5%
2022 52.39 2037th 4563 55.4%
2023 32.20 3245th 4585 29.2%
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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 45.74 1276th 2483 48.6%
2019 45.26 1325th 2515 47.3%
2021 47.39 1130th 2444 53.8%
2022 46.49 1223rd 2421 49.5%
2023 30.00 1844th 2443 24.5%
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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 43.39 2380th 4168 42.9%
2019 45.07 2314th 4188 44.7%
2021 44.18 2301st 4329 46.8%
2022 58.40 1556th 4376 64.4%
2023 50.81 2012th 4401 54.3%
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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 40.83 1947th 3127 37.7%
2019 31.47 2387th 3142 24.0%
2021 20.69 2705th 3082 12.2%
2022 21.45 2691st 3082 12.7%
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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
1989 357 98 0 91 0 n/a n/a 0 546
1990 340 105 0 125 0 n/a n/a 0 570
1991 351 91 0 131 0 n/a n/a 0 573
1992 340 92 0 160 1 n/a n/a 0 593
1993 279 58 1 136 0 n/a n/a 0 474
1994 244 54 0 111 0 n/a n/a 0 409
1995 201 89 4 185 1 n/a n/a 0 480
1996 201 89 4 185 1 n/a n/a 0 480
1997 238 116 3 230 1 n/a n/a 0 588
1998 221 138 0 449 1 n/a n/a 0 809
1999 217 134 2 484 1 n/a n/a 0 838
2000 185 117 3 506 0 n/a n/a 0 811
2001 176 100 3 548 0 n/a n/a 0 827
2002 135 84 4 654 2 n/a n/a 0 879
2003 135 84 4 654 2 n/a n/a 0 879
2004 102 95 5 632 1 n/a n/a 0 835
2005 108 103 4 646 1 n/a n/a 0 862
2006 109 138 6 661 1 n/a n/a 0 915
2007 111 104 2 631 2 n/a n/a 0 850
2008 110 112 3 537 2 n/a n/a 0 764
2009 93 102 1 492 1 n/a n/a 0 689
2010 79 115 8 594 0 n/a n/a 0 796
2011 83 140 3 595 1 2 5 0 829
2012 73 130 3 585 4 1 5 0 801
2013 72 127 3 604 4 1 8 0 819
2014 72 133 3 647 1 0 6 0 862
2015 89 113 3 581 0 0 10 0 796
2016 88 91 2 595 0 0 9 0 785
2017 79 97 4 548 0 0 5 0 733
2018 60 113 3 510 0 0 13 0 699
2019 60 113 3 472 3 2 19 0 672
2020 54 105 4 494 3 2 11 0 673
2021 44 100 1 466 4 1 14 0 630
2022 45 87 0 451 1 0 15 0 599
2023 36 77 1 417 1 0 11 0 543

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
1989 546 n/a n/a n/a
1990 570 30.0 19.0 n/a
1991 573 29.8 19.2 n/a
1992 593 31.7 18.7 34.1
1993 474 25.0 19.0 46.4
1994 409 26.3 15.6 40.1
1995 480 27.9 17.2 53.3
1996 480 27.9 17.2 53.3
1997 588 34.6 17.0 53.9
1998 809 53.6 15.1 64.2
1999 838 52.3 16.0 74.9
2000 811 53.9 15.0 75.5
2001 827 54.5 15.2 78.7
2002 879 53.7 16.4 78.7
2003 879 53.7 16.4 78.7
2004 835 52.0 16.1 81.8
2005 862 53.7 16.1 83.8
2006 915 51.9 17.6 86
2007 850 54.0 15.7 78.5
2008 764 54.9 13.9 84.2
2009 689 51.0 13.5 86.1
2010 796 53.8 14.7 85.2
2011 829 53.0 15.6 87
2012 801 47.5 16.8 84
2013 819 49.0 16.7 85.6
2014 862 49.7 17.3 85.2
2015 796 48.0 16.5 75.3
2016 785 48.0 16.3 84.3
2017 733 46.0 15.9 86.4
2018 699 45.0 15.5 83.8
2019 672 43.4 15.4 86.5
2020 673 42.5 15.8 87.2
2021 630 46.0 13.6 86.2
2022 599 46.0 13.0 89
2023 543 41.6 13.0 88.8

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
1989 546 n/a n/a n/a
1990 570 30.0 19.0 n/a
1991 573 29.8 19.2 n/a
1992 593 31.7 18.7 34.1
1993 474 25.0 19.0 46.4
1994 409 26.3 15.6 40.1
1995 480 27.9 17.2 53.3
1996 480 27.9 17.2 53.3
1997 588 34.6 17.0 53.9
1998 809 53.6 15.1 64.2
1999 838 52.3 16.0 74.9
2000 811 53.9 15.0 75.5
2001 827 54.5 15.2 78.7
2002 879 53.7 16.4 78.7
2003 879 53.7 16.4 78.7
2004 835 52.0 16.1 81.8
2005 862 53.7 16.1 83.8
2006 915 51.9 17.6 86
2007 850 54.0 15.7 78.5
2008 764 54.9 13.9 84.2
2009 689 51.0 13.5 86.1
2010 796 53.8 14.7 85.2
2011 829 53.0 15.6 87
2012 801 47.5 16.8 84
2013 819 49.0 16.7 85.6
2014 862 49.7 17.3 85.2
2015 796 48.0 16.5 75.3
2016 785 48.0 16.3 84.3
2017 733 46.0 15.9 86.4
2018 699 45.0 15.5 83.8
2019 672 43.4 15.4 86.5
2020 673 42.5 15.8 87.2
2021 630 46.0 13.6 86.2
2022 599 46.0 13.0 89
2023 543 41.6 13.0 88.8

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 $1,213 (11.7%) $9,182 (88.3%) $10,395
2020 $1,287 (12.3%) $9,204 (87.7%) $10,491
2021 $2,351 (19.9%) $9,478 (80.1%) $11,830

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 3100th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 2970th of 4647 Elementary schools
 5.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Lamar Elementary)3740
 3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District)3539
 4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lamar Elementary)3936
 3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District)4033
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Lamar Elementary)3437
 3%
   4th Grade Reading (Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District)3638
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lamar Elementary)3333
   4th Grade Mathematics (Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District)3940
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Lamar Elementary)2946
 17%
   5th Grade Reading (Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District)4147
 6%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lamar Elementary)4840
 8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District)4940
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Lamar Elementary)4837
 11%
   5th Grade Science (Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District)5033
 17%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students672543
 19.2%
African American11377
 31.9%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian31
 66.7%
Hispanic472417
 11.7%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White6036
 40%
Two or More Races1911
 42.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients86.5%88.8%
 2.3%


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Lamar Elementary ranks in the bottom 17.3% of Texas elementary schools.

Students who attend Lamar Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Horace Mann J H
High : Impact Early College High School
High : Lee High School

Students at Lamar Elementary are 77% Hispanic, 14% African American, 7% White, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 543 students attended Lamar Elementary.


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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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