LAMAR ELEM.

LAMAR R-I
202 W 7TH
LAMAR, MO 64759
253 Students
Elementary School 3rd - 5th
School Overview
Lamar Elementary School, located at 202 W 7th Street in Lamar, Missouri, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Lamar R-I School District. As a primary school, it is dedicated to providing a supportive and structured learning environment for young students, focusing on core academic subjects such as reading, writing, and mathematics, while also fostering social and emotional development. The school emphasizes building a strong educational base to prepare children for their future academic endeavors in the district’s upper grades.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Lamar R-I School District, which prioritizes student achievement, community involvement, and the use of technology to enhance the learning experience. Parents and community members can stay connected with the school’s academic calendar, district policies, and extracurricular opportunities through the official website at http://www.lamar.k12.mo.us. By maintaining a focus on student-centered instruction and collaboration, Lamar Elementary plays a vital role in the educational landscape of the Lamar community.
253
Total Students
21.4
Full-Time Teachers
11.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
57.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    225 (88.9%)
  • Hispanic
    16 (6.3%)
  • Two or More
    5 (2.0%)
  • American Indian
    5 (2.0%)
  • Black
    1 (0.4%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.4%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: LAMAR R-I
Phone: (417)682-3567
Website: http://www.lamar.k12.mo.us
Grade Range: 3rd - 5th
Total Students: 253
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 21.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 122
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 24

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 3 90
Grade 4 79
Grade 5 84
Gender Ratio
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EAST ELEM.
LAMAR R-I
281 Students
1600 E 12TH ST
LAMAR, MO 64759 (1.5 miles away)
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