Lamont Elementary

609 Students

Elementary School K - 3rd

School Overview

Lamont Elementary School, located at 10621 Main St. in Lamont, California, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Lamont Elementary School District. As a public school, it is deeply integrated into the local community, catering primarily to the families of this agricultural region in Kern County. The school focuses on providing essential academic instruction, fostering a supportive learning environment, and preparing its diverse student body for middle school and beyond.

The school is characterized by its commitment to student success through standard curricula, including core subjects such as language arts, mathematics, and science. Beyond academics, Lamont Elementary emphasizes character development and school-community engagement, often serving as a hub for local families. Its presence on Main Street makes it a central fixture in the town, providing a structured and accessible educational experience for children in the surrounding neighborhood.

609

Total Students

32.5

Full-Time Teachers

18.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lamont Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	14
Hispanic	593
Asian	1
Two or More	1

Hispanic
593 (97.4 %)
White
14 (2.3 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)
Two or More
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:	N/A
District:	Lamont Elementary
Phone:	(661)845-4404
Grade Range:	K - 3rd
Total Students:	609
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	456
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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

Kindergarten 163

Grade 1 151

Grade 2 145

Grade 3 150