LAMAR EL

lamaramaisd.sharpschool.com/

281 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Lamar Elementary is a public school located in Amarillo, Texas, serving students as part of the Amarillo Independent School District (AISD). Situated on Lipscomb Street, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on foundational academic excellence, student growth, and community engagement. As part of the AISD system, Lamar Elementary adheres to district-wide standards for curriculum and instruction, aiming to prepare its student body for success in their middle and high school years.

Beyond core academics, Lamar Elementary strives to cultivate a sense of belonging and character development among its students. The school actively works to maintain strong communication with parents and the local community, ensuring that families are involved in the educational process. By utilizing resources provided by the district and focusing on a student-centered approach, Lamar Elementary plays a vital role in the neighborhood, providing a stable and enriching environment for young learners in the Amarillo area.

281

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LAMAR EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	101
Hispanic	127
Black	34
Asian	5
Two or More	14

Hispanic
127 (45.2%)
White
101 (35.9%)
Black
34 (12.1%)
Two or More
14 (5.0%)
Asian
5 (1.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	AMARILLO ISD
Phone:	(806)326-4600
Website:	http://lamaramaisd.sharpschool.com/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	281
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	218
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* 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 55

Kindergarten 35

Grade 1 41

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 30

Grade 4 41

Grade 5 39

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for LAMAR EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	55
Kindergarten	35
Grade 1	41
Grade 2	40
Grade 3	30
Grade 4	41
Grade 5	39

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for LAMAR EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	123	43.8%
Male	158	56.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)