LAMAR EL

240 N CENTRAL AVE
NEW BRAUNFELS, TX 78130

360 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Lamar Elementary is a public school serving the New Braunfels Independent School District (NBISD) in New Braunfels, Texas. Located in the heart of the city near the downtown area, the school serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th grade. As part of the NBISD, the campus is known for its focus on providing a foundational academic experience while fostering a supportive, community-centered environment for its young learners.

The school is recognized for its historical roots within the New Braunfels community and its commitment to the district’s core values of innovation and student success. Like many schools in the area, Lamar Elementary emphasizes a blend of traditional classroom instruction and social-emotional development, striving to prepare students for the transition to middle school. Families typically choose this school for its convenient location and the established academic programs that define the New Braunfels educational experience.

360

Total Students

27.9

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LAMAR EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	181
Hispanic	158
Black	5
Asian	1
Two or More	13
Pacific Islander	2

White
181 (50.3%)
Hispanic
158 (43.9%)
Two or More
13 (3.6%)
Black
5 (1.4%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.6%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)

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:	NEW BRAUNFELS ISD
Phone:	(830)627-6890
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	360
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	122
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 1

Kindergarten 54

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 61

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 64