Lamar Elementary

Summary:

Lamar Elementary is a public elementary school in Denison, Texas, serving 478 students in grades PK-4. While the school has a higher percentage of White students compared to nearby schools, it faces several challenges, including lower academic performance, a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students, and a higher student-teacher ratio.

Lamar Elementary's STAAR test scores in reading and math for 3rd and 4th grades are generally lower than the Denison Independent School District and state averages. For example, in 2023-2024, only 37.21% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to 40.74% for the district and 48.85% for the state. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 70.29% to 76.02% over the past three school years, significantly higher than the nearby schools.

While Lamar Elementary has a higher per-student spending compared to the nearby schools, such as Mayes Elementary and Hyde Park Elementary, its performance still lags behind. The school's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from 1840 out of 4,320 Texas elementary schools in 2014-2015 to 2,576 out of 4,675 in 2023-2024, suggesting a need for improvement in the school's academic performance and resource allocation.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 1000 S Fifth Ave
       Denison, TX  75020-4910


(903) 462-7400

District: Denison Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2576th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,241 Help


Students who attend Lamar Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    B McDaniel Intermediate
    Henry Scott Middle
High:    Denison High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.2 Help
Number of students:  468

Racial breakdown:

White:
53.4%
Hispanic:
23.9%
Two or more races:
12.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  76.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Lamar Elementary ranks worse than 55.1% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 3rd among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Denison Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.75. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Lamar Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (53.4%), Hispanic (23.9%), two or more races (12.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 76.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lamar Elementary is 14.2. 3 elementary schools in the Denison Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lamar Elementary is $10,241. 3 elementary schools in the Denison Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lamar Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Lamar Elementary 2576th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Lamar Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Denison Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Denison Independent School District (Isd) 603rd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lamar Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Lamar Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 70.42 959th 3465 72.3%
2005 80.63 424th 3475 87.8%
2006 80.15 405th 3476 88.3%
2007 76.20 681st 3724 81.7%
2008 54.50 1963rd 3768 47.9%
2009 61.11 1645th 3884 57.6%
2010 44.43 2616th 3937 33.6%
2011 58.97 1883rd 4095 54.0%
2012 46.15 2511th 4206 40.3%
2013 46.20 2517th 4221 40.4%
2014 39.89 2911th 4260 31.7%
2015 59.20 1840th 4320 57.4%
2016 45.30 2532nd 4286 40.9%
2017 49.53 1996th 4329 53.9%
2018 40.13 2546th 4359 41.6%
2019 31.98 3208th 4479 28.4%
2021 51.19 1974th 4578 56.9%
2022 62.42 1499th 4581 67.3%
2023 53.60 1970th 4647 57.6%
2024 43.75 2576th 4675 44.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Lamar Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 17.87 859th 961 10.6%
2023 43.40 671st 1099 38.9%
2024 26.96 905th 1114 18.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Lamar Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 22.73 2970th 3333 10.9%
2021 40.38 2050th 3446 40.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Lamar Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.37 1868th 3558 47.5%
2019 34.45 2460th 3684 33.2%
2021 24.43 3230th 3799 15.0%
2022 36.42 2541st 3952 35.7%
2023 51.13 1575th 4086 61.5%
2024 67.61 895th 4261 79.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lamar Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.16 2615th 4264 38.7%
2019 31.35 3371st 4309 21.8%
2021 53.74 1777th 4451 60.1%
2022 64.14 1236th 4477 72.4%
2023 50.16 2176th 4521 51.9%
2024 53.55 1944th 4560 57.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Lamar Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.04 3064th 4306 28.8%
2019 42.84 2488th 4348 42.8%
2021 60.52 1486th 4499 67.0%
2022 64.94 1315th 4561 71.2%
2023 48.11 2282nd 4588 50.3%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Lamar Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.55 3329th 4240 21.5%
2019 16.86 4113th 4295 4.2%
2021 34.98 2976th 4331 31.3%
2022 45.78 2390th 4461 46.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Lamar Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.58 2067th 4319 52.1%
2019 24.38 3650th 4357 16.2%
2021 45.18 2252nd 4498 49.9%
2022 56.41 1794th 4563 60.7%
2023 59.06 1627th 4585 64.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Lamar Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 29.30 1997th 2515 20.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Lamar Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.35 2825th 4168 32.2%
2019 26.50 3490th 4188 16.7%
2021 30.79 3169th 4329 26.8%
2022 53.77 1846th 4376 57.8%
2023 39.59 2782nd 4401 36.8%
2024 61.34 1372nd 4431 69.0%
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Rank History for White students at Lamar Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.29 2472nd 3127 20.9%
2019 23.90 2666th 3142 15.1%
2021 38.05 2023rd 3082 34.4%
2022 50.83 1551st 3082 49.7%
2023 40.20 2007th 3106 35.4%
2024 25.06 2567th 3078 16.6%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, September 17, 2013

Open Quote My child had to change schools at the end of his third grade year because his elementary school was closed. I was very nervous for him because he's autistic and doesn't do well with change. This move turned out to be the biggest blessing for our family. Lamar has a structured learning class for autistic students that supports him as he continues to be full inclusion in the regular classroom The campus also uses a positive behavior intervention system that recognizes good behavior. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Lamar Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 332 24 1 5 4 n/a n/a 0 366
1989 359 26 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 388
1990 365 24 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 395
1991 324 19 0 6 4 n/a n/a 0 353
1992 331 25 0 7 1 n/a n/a 0 364
1993 307 20 0 12 5 n/a n/a 0 344
1994 302 21 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 328
1995 332 18 2 10 1 n/a n/a 0 363
1996 332 18 2 10 1 n/a n/a 0 363
1997 296 19 1 10 9 n/a n/a 0 335
1998 254 14 2 12 13 n/a n/a 0 295
1999 259 14 2 12 14 n/a n/a 0 301
2000 274 24 2 19 16 n/a n/a 0 335
2001 301 29 2 18 17 n/a n/a 0 367
2002 263 45 2 21 20 n/a n/a 0 351
2003 263 45 2 21 20 n/a n/a 0 351
2004 269 50 2 29 12 n/a n/a 0 362
2005 286 30 1 34 12 n/a n/a 0 363
2006 274 35 1 34 6 n/a n/a 0 350
2007 266 41 1 40 10 n/a n/a 0 358
2008 260 42 2 53 20 n/a n/a 0 377
2009 260 50 0 48 20 n/a n/a 0 378
2010 255 51 0 45 27 n/a n/a 0 378
2011 237 41 1 40 15 0 27 0 361
2012 244 40 2 45 14 0 22 0 367
2013 255 42 2 55 9 0 16 0 379
2014 237 39 2 56 5 0 21 0 360
2015 285 40 5 71 10 0 28 0 439
2016 311 47 4 70 11 0 37 0 480
2017 303 52 1 73 12 0 34 0 475
2018 274 41 0 82 10 0 33 0 440
2019 293 39 0 84 6 0 46 0 468
2020 275 32 0 87 4 0 40 0 438
2021 255 28 0 87 3 0 45 0 418
2022 265 37 0 95 4 0 41 0 442
2023 274 40 0 108 5 0 51 0 478
2024 250 39 0 112 9 0 58 0 468

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lamar Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 366 19.0 19.2 n/a
1989 388 n/a n/a n/a
1990 395 22.0 17.9 n/a
1991 353 21.6 16.3 n/a
1992 364 22.8 15.9 31
1993 344 21.0 16.4 43
1994 328 21.2 15.5 36
1995 363 21.1 17.2 49.3
1996 363 21.1 17.2 49.3
1997 335 25.2 13.3 37.6
1998 295 22.4 13.2 34.2
1999 301 20.1 15.0 53.8
2000 335 22.1 15.2 54.6
2001 367 23.3 15.8 53.1
2002 351 23.2 15.1 57.8
2003 351 23.2 15.1 57.8
2004 362 22.9 15.8 56.4
2005 363 24.2 15.0 59.8
2006 350 27.0 13.0 62.6
2007 358 27.6 13.0 65.9
2008 377 27.5 13.7 68.7
2009 378 29.0 13.0 69
2010 378 29.4 12.8 71.4
2011 361 26.6 13.5 69.5
2012 367 27.6 13.2 71.1
2013 379 27.4 13.8 75.5
2014 360 26.5 13.5 72.5
2015 439 27.0 16.2 72.9
2016 480 28.0 17.1 68.3
2017 475 31.4 15.1 74.7
2018 440 30.7 14.2 71.4
2019 468 31.4 14.8 74.8
2020 438 29.6 14.7 70.8
2021 418 29.2 14.2 70.8
2022 442 29.3 15.0 76
2023 478 30.5 15.6 70.3
2024 468 32.7 14.2 76.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Lamar Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 366 19.0 19.2 n/a
1989 388 n/a n/a n/a
1990 395 22.0 17.9 n/a
1991 353 21.6 16.3 n/a
1992 364 22.8 15.9 31
1993 344 21.0 16.4 43
1994 328 21.2 15.5 36
1995 363 21.1 17.2 49.3
1996 363 21.1 17.2 49.3
1997 335 25.2 13.3 37.6
1998 295 22.4 13.2 34.2
1999 301 20.1 15.0 53.8
2000 335 22.1 15.2 54.6
2001 367 23.3 15.8 53.1
2002 351 23.2 15.1 57.8
2003 351 23.2 15.1 57.8
2004 362 22.9 15.8 56.4
2005 363 24.2 15.0 59.8
2006 350 27.0 13.0 62.6
2007 358 27.6 13.0 65.9
2008 377 27.5 13.7 68.7
2009 378 29.0 13.0 69
2010 378 29.4 12.8 71.4
2011 361 26.6 13.5 69.5
2012 367 27.6 13.2 71.1
2013 379 27.4 13.8 75.5
2014 360 26.5 13.5 72.5
2015 439 27.0 16.2 72.9
2016 480 28.0 17.1 68.3
2017 475 31.4 15.1 74.7
2018 440 30.7 14.2 71.4
2019 468 31.4 14.8 74.8
2020 438 29.6 14.7 70.8
2021 418 29.2 14.2 70.8
2022 442 29.3 15.0 76
2023 478 30.5 15.6 70.3
2024 468 32.7 14.2 76.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Lamar Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,629 (17.9%) $7,481 (82.1%) $9,109
2020 $1,475 (15.6%) $7,990 (84.4%) $9,465
2021 $2,086 (20.4%) $8,154 (79.6%) $10,241

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lamar Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3208th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 1970th of 4647 Elementary schools
 29.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Lamar Elementary)3645
 9%
   3rd Grade Reading (Denison Independent School District (Isd))4451
 7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lamar Elementary)3948
 9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Denison Independent School District (Isd))4647
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Lamar Elementary)3746
 9%
   4th Grade Reading (Denison Independent School District (Isd))3846
 8%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lamar Elementary)3946
 7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Denison Independent School District (Isd))4452
 8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students468478
 2.1%
African American3940
 2.6%
American Indian65
 16.7%
Asian00
Hispanic84108
 28.6%
Pacific Islander00
White293274
 6.5%
Two or More Races4651
 10.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients74.8%70.3%
 4.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Lamar Elementary

In the 2023-24 school year, 468 students attended Lamar Elementary.

Lamar Elementary ranks 2576th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Lamar Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : B McDaniel Intermediate
Middle : Henry Scott Middle
High : Denison High School

Students at Lamar Elementary are 53% White, 24% Hispanic, 12% Two or more races, 8% African American, 2% American Indian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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