LAMAR EL
LAMAR EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the EL PASO ISD school district, located in EL PASO, TX with about 419 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 13:1. 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, located in the historic Sunset Heights neighborhood of El Paso, Texas, is a part of the El Paso Independent School District (EPISD). Serving students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is well-regarded for its strong sense of community and its commitment to fostering academic growth within a supportive, inclusive environment. Its location on Cliff Drive places it in a culturally rich area, often allowing the school to leverage its proximity to downtown and local resources to enhance the educational experience for its diverse student body.
Academically, LAMAR ELementary emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that focuses on core subjects while also integrating technology and creative learning opportunities. The school is known for its dedicated staff who work closely with families to ensure that every child meets their potential, focusing not only on standardized testing performance but also on social-emotional development. By maintaining a focus on high expectations and personalized instruction, LAMAR ELementary strives to prepare its students for a successful transition to middle school and beyond.
For more information, contact LAMAR EL at (915) 351-3200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
EL PASO, TX 79902-2835
(915) 351-3200
http://lamar.episd.org
LAMAR EL is a public Title I school in EL PASO, TX with about 419 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- EL PASO ISD
- Total Students:
- 419
- Teachers:
- 30.7
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 419 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending LAMAR EL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 100% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 99.5%
- White
- 0.5%
- Female
- 51.6%
- Male
- 48.4%
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.