LAMAR EL

lamar.episd.org

271 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

271

Total Students

24.4

Full-Time Teachers

11.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LAMAR EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	8
Hispanic	260
Black	2
Asian	1

Hispanic
260 (95.9 %)
White
8 (3.0 %)
Black
2 (0.7 %)
Asian
1 (0.4 %)

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:	EL PASO ISD
Phone:	(915)351-3200
Website:	http://lamar.episd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	271
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	249
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 19

Kindergarten 42

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 34

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 39

Grade 5 48

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for LAMAR EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	19
Kindergarten	42
Grade 1	46
Grade 2	34
Grade 3	43
Grade 4	39
Grade 5	48

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for LAMAR EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	139	51.3%
Male	132	48.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)