LAMAR EARLY EE-KG

491 Students

Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K

School Overview

Lamar Early Education Center (often referred to as Lamar Early EE-KG) is a specialized public school located in Odessa, Texas, within the Ector County Independent School District. Unlike traditional elementary schools that serve a wide range of grade levels, this campus focuses exclusively on the foundational years of education, specifically serving students in Early Childhood (Pre-K) and Kindergarten. By concentrating on this specific age group, the school creates a specialized environment designed to help young children transition into the formal school system, focusing heavily on early literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development.

The facility is situated on Lettie Lee in Odessa and functions as an early intervention hub for the district. The educational philosophy at Lamar is centered on "school readiness," utilizing age-appropriate play and structured instruction to build the academic confidence children need before moving on to primary elementary schools. Because it serves the youngest learners in the district, the school emphasizes a supportive, nurturing atmosphere where teachers work closely with families to establish strong educational habits early in a child's academic journey.

491

Total Students

16.7

Full-Time Teachers

29.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LAMAR EARLY EE-KG
Demographic	Student Count
White	38
Hispanic	431
Black	9
Asian	1
Two or More	10
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
431 (87.8 %)
White
38 (7.7 %)
Two or More
10 (2.0 %)
Black
9 (1.8 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Pre Kindergarten
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	ECTOR COUNTY ISD
Phone:	(432)456-1159
Grade Range:	Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students:	491
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	29.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	244
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 491