LAMAR EL

478 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

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.

478

Total Students

30.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LAMAR EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	274
Hispanic	108
Black	40
Two or More	51
American Indian	5

White
274 (57.3 %)
Hispanic
108 (22.6 %)
Two or More
51 (10.7 %)
Black
40 (8.4 %)
American Indian
5 (1.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	DENISON ISD
Phone:	(903)462-7400
Website:	http://denisonisd.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	478
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	268
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 54

Kindergarten 81

Grade 1 88

Grade 2 93

Grade 3 78

Grade 4 84

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for LAMAR EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	54
Kindergarten	81
Grade 1	88
Grade 2	93
Grade 3	78
Grade 4	84

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for LAMAR EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	230	48.1%
Male	248	51.9%

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