LAMAR EL
LAMAR EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the AMARILLO ISD school district, located in AMARILLO, TX with about 337 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 30 teachers, LAMAR EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
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.
For more information, contact LAMAR EL at (806) 326-4600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
AMARILLO, TX 79110-1206
(806) 326-4600
LAMAR EL is a public Title I school in AMARILLO, TX with about 337 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- AMARILLO ISD
- Total Students:
- 337
- Teachers:
- 30.17
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 337 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 39.2%
- White
- 39.2%
- Black or African American
- 14.8%
- Two or more races
- 3.3%
- Asian
- 2.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.6%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Female
- 49.9%
- Male
- 50.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.