LAMAR EL

LAMAR EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the SULPHUR SPRINGS ISD school district, located in SULPHUR SPRINGS, TX with about 155 students offering grade levels from 1st Grade to 2nd 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 12 teachers, LAMAR EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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, located at 825 Church St in Sulphur Springs, Texas, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Sulphur Springs Independent School District. As a primary school, it focuses on providing a nurturing environment designed to build early academic skills and foster social development for its student population. The school is committed to supporting the diverse needs of its young learners through a structured curriculum that emphasizes core subjects while encouraging student engagement and personal growth.

The school plays a vital role in the local community by prioritizing a collaborative relationship between teachers, parents, and students. By leveraging the resources of the Sulphur Springs ISD, LAMAR ELementary strives to prepare its students for the transition to middle school by instilling a strong sense of responsibility and a love for learning. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication with families, providing information on academic programs, campus events, and district-wide initiatives aimed at student success.

For more information, contact LAMAR EL at (903) 885-4550 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

825 CHURCH ST
SULPHUR SPRINGS, TX 75482
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LAMAR EL is a public Title I school in SULPHUR SPRINGS, TX with about 155 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
155
Teachers:
12.95
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
Grade Levels Offered
1st Grade
2nd 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 155 students

White
54.2%
Black or African American
20.6%
Hispanic/Latino
20.0%
Two or more races
3.2%
Asian
1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.6%

Female
45.8%
Male
54.2%

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.