LAMAR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

621 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Lamar Elementary School, located at 301 Elberta St in Lamar, Arkansas, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Lamar School District. As the home of the "Warriors," the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment for young students in the community, emphasizing both academic development and the cultivation of essential life skills. The school is integrated into the broader district mission, which prioritizes student success, extracurricular involvement, and preparing children for the transition to middle and high school levels.

The school maintains a digital presence through its official website, http://lamarwarriors.org, which serves as a central hub for parents and guardians to access important resources, school calendars, and district-wide updates. By providing this information online, the administration ensures effective communication with families, helping to maintain a collaborative partnership between the school and the community. Dedicated to the growth of its students, Lamar Elementary serves as a key pillar in the educational landscape of the Lamar area.

621

Total Students

40.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LAMAR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	548
Hispanic	42
Black	5
Asian	2
Two or More	23
American Indian	1

White
548 (88.2 %)
Hispanic
42 (6.8 %)
Two or More
23 (3.7 %)
Black
5 (0.8 %)
Asian
2 (0.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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 SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(479)885-3363
Website:	http://lamarwarriors.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	621
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	587
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 58

Kindergarten 81

Grade 1 89

Grade 2 105

Grade 3 85

Grade 4 103

Grade 5 100