Serving 364 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lamar Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-24% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
364 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#7283 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
64%
53%
Black
15%
13%
White
16%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lamar Elementary School's ranking?
Lamar Elementary School is ranked #7283 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Lamar Elementary School?
364 students attend Lamar Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Lamar Elementary School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lamar Elementary School?
Lamar Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, 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-5
What school district is Lamar Elementary School part of?
Lamar Elementary School is part of Wichita Falls Independent School District.
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