Lamar Elementary School serves 707 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
707 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
41%
53%
Black
2%
13%
White
52%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Lamar Elementary School?
707 students attend Lamar Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Lamar Elementary School students are White, 41% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lamar Elementary School?
Lamar Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lamar Elementary School offer ?
Lamar Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Lamar Elementary School part of?
Lamar Elementary School is part of Mineral Wells Independent School District.
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