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Lamar School District

301 Elberta St
Lamar, AR 72846
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,193 students in Lamar School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
51±¬ÁÏs in Lamar School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,109 Schools
# Students
1,193 Students
485,093 Students
# Teachers
105 Teachers
38,778 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Lamar School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 257 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AR)
#96 out of 258 school districts
(Top 50%)
40%
39%
40%
40%
41%
36%
87%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.24
0.61
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
7%
15%
% Black
2%
19%
% White
87%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,645 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,133. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,369 is less than the state median of $13,044. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AR)
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,645
$13,133
Spending / Student
$12,369
$13,044

Best Lamar School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lamar Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
301 Elberta St
Lamar, AR 72846
(479) 885-6511
Gr: 6-8 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Lamar Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
301 Elberta St
Lamar, AR 72846
(479) 885-3363
Gr: K-5 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Lamar High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
301 Elberta St
Lamar, AR 72846
(479) 885-3344
Gr: 9-12 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 13%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Lamar School District?
Lamar School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,193 students.
What is the rank of Lamar School District?
Lamar School District is ranked #105 out of 257 school districts in Arkansas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Lamar School District?
87% of Lamar School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lamar School District?
Lamar School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Lamar School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,369 is less than the state median of $13,044. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 1,193 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : 87% (Top 30% in AR)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • : 41% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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