LAMAR EL

LAMAR EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the DENISON ISD school district, located in DENISON, TX with about 440 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th 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 14:1. 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 School is a public primary school located in Denison, Texas, and serves as part of the Denison Independent School District (DISD). Situated on South Fifth Avenue, the school is dedicated to providing a foundational educational experience for students in the local community. As part of a smaller-town district, the school focuses on fostering a supportive and nurturing environment where students can develop both academically and socially during their early formative years.

The school operates under the broader mission of Denison ISD, which emphasizes student success, academic excellence, and community engagement. By leveraging resources provided by the district, LAMAR ELementary offers a standard curriculum designed to meet state educational requirements while preparing students for the transition to middle school. For families interested in specific programs, academic calendars, or enrollment information, the school’s official website at [denisonisd.net](http://denisonisd.net) serves as the primary resource for updates and school-related communications.

For more information, contact LAMAR EL at (903) 462-7400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1000 S FIFTH AVE
DENISON, TX 75020-4910
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LAMAR EL is a public Title I school in DENISON, TX with about 440 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
DENISON ISD
Total Students:
440
Teachers:
30.77
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
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 440 students

White
62.3%
Hispanic/Latino
18.6%
Black or African American
9.3%
Two or more races
7.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
2.3%

Female
50.5%
Male
49.5%

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.