Lamar Elementary

3261 Highway 81 South
Jonesborough, TN 37659

www.wcde.org/schools/lamar/index.htm

391 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Lamar Elementary School, located in the rural community of Jonesborough, Tennessee, is part of the Washington County School District. Serving students from prekindergarten through eighth grade, the school prides itself on fostering a supportive, community-centered environment. It emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience that balances core academic rigor with personal development, aiming to prepare students for success in high school and beyond.

The school is deeply integrated into the local area, often utilizing its setting to create a tight-knit atmosphere where staff, parents, and students collaborate closely. Beyond standard classroom instruction, Lamar Elementary frequently highlights student achievements and encourages participation in various extracurricular activities. By maintaining a focus on both character education and academic excellence, the school strives to be a cornerstone of the Jonesborough community while meeting the diverse needs of its student body.

391

Total Students

32.7

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lamar Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	346
Hispanic	14
Black	1
Asian	2
Two or More	26
Pacific Islander	2

White
346 (88.5%)
Two or More
26 (6.6%)
Hispanic
14 (3.6%)
Asian
2 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5%)
Black
1 (0.3%)

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:	Washington County
Phone:	(423)753-1130
Website:	http://www.wcde.org/schools/lamar/index.htm
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	391
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 22

Kindergarten 42

Grade 1 40

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 46

Grade 4 34

Grade 5 34

Grade 6 43

Grade 7 42

Grade 8 40