Lamar Elementary

Summary:

Lamar Elementary is a public elementary school in New Braunfels, Texas, serving 386 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. This school is part of the New Braunfels Independent School District (ISD), which is ranked 238 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lamar Elementary consistently ranks in the top 25% of Texas elementary schools, with a strong 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school outperforms the New Braunfels ISD and the state of Texas in several STAAR test subjects, particularly in reading and science. For example, 71.21% of 5th-grade students at Lamar Elementary were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to 58.25% for the New Braunfels ISD and 53.96% for the state of Texas. Lamar Elementary also has a highly-ranked gifted and talented program, ranking 1st out of over 3,100 Texas elementary schools in this category for the 2018-2019 school year.

While Lamar Elementary's performance for special education and English Language Learner (ELL) students is more mixed, the school has a relatively balanced racial composition, with a roughly equal split between White and Hispanic students. This is in contrast to some nearby schools, such as Carl Schurz Elementary, which has a much higher Hispanic student population. Additionally, Lamar Elementary has a moderate percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, lower than some nearby schools like Goodwin Frazier Elementary and Seele Elementary.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 240 N Central Ave
       New Braunfels, TX  78130-4214


(830) 627-6890

District: New Braunfels Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1079th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,703 Help


Students who attend Lamar Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Oakrun Middle
High:    New Braunfels High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.8 Help
Number of students:  364

Racial breakdown:

White:
51.9%
Hispanic:
42.3%
Two or more races:
3.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  43.7% Help


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Compare Details Lamar Elementary ranks better than 76.9% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 3rd among 9 ranked elementary schools in the New Braunfels Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.25. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (51.9%), Hispanic (42.3%), two or more races (3.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 43.7% 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 12.8, which is the 3rd best among 9 elementary schools in the New Braunfels Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lamar Elementary is $9,703, which is the 4th highest among 9 elementary schools in the New Braunfels Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lamar Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Lamar Elementary 1079th 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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New Braunfels Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks New Braunfels Independent School District (Isd) 238th 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
2009 76.33 699th 3884 82.0%
2010 67.89 1259th 3937 68.0%
2011 78.33 584th 4095 85.7%
2012 79.81 668th 4206 84.1%
2013 77.86 755th 4221 82.1%
2014 75.26 947th 4260 77.8%
2015 73.54 1070th 4320 75.2%
2016 76.27 934th 4286 78.2%
2017 77.40 789th 4329 81.8%
2018 71.47 968th 4359 77.8%
2019 63.15 1356th 4479 69.7%
2021 85.06 573rd 4578 87.5%
2022 73.93 993rd 4581 78.3%
2023 73.92 1014th 4647 78.2%
2024 71.25 1079th 4675 76.9%
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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 31.23 2607th 3333 21.8%
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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 49.59 1440th 3558 59.5%
2019 40.98 1986th 3684 46.1%
2021 42.06 1887th 3799 50.3%
2022 76.08 484th 3952 87.8%
2023 54.33 1388th 4086 66.0%
2024 74.46 621st 4261 85.4%
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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 57.80 1518th 4264 64.4%
2019 50.47 2036th 4309 52.8%
2021 60.51 1369th 4451 69.2%
2022 63.14 1296th 4477 71.1%
2023 55.87 1768th 4521 60.9%
2024 59.87 1497th 4560 67.2%
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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 70.30 1022nd 4306 76.3%
2019 63.12 1323rd 4348 69.6%
2021 81.95 633rd 4499 85.9%
2022 74.02 929th 4561 79.6%
2023 69.16 1129th 4588 75.4%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Lamar Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.68 1221st 3106 60.7%
2019 81.70 1st 3184 100.0%
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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 47.71 2101st 4240 50.4%
2019 43.03 2467th 4295 42.6%
2021 57.92 1329th 4331 69.3%
2022 50.50 2057th 4461 53.9%
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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 71.31 957th 4319 77.8%
2019 59.69 1476th 4357 66.1%
2021 83.88 554th 4498 87.7%
2022 70.64 1085th 4563 76.2%
2023 75.69 893rd 4585 80.5%
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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 46.70 2149th 4168 48.4%
2019 31.71 3171st 4188 24.3%
2021 64.00 1157th 4329 73.3%
2022 52.30 1938th 4376 55.7%
2023 65.62 1163rd 4401 73.6%
2024 59.32 1497th 4431 66.2%
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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 74.61 621st 3127 80.1%
2019 72.13 692nd 3142 78.0%
2021 84.42 249th 3082 91.9%
2022 71.70 697th 3082 77.4%
2023 62.27 1119th 3106 64.0%
2024 70.07 751st 3078 75.6%
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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.

Lamar Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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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
1989 93 2 0 101 0 n/a n/a 0 196
1990 78 8 1 177 0 n/a n/a 0 264
1991 88 4 0 143 1 n/a n/a 0 236
1992 89 2 1 135 1 n/a n/a 0 228
1993 104 3 0 141 0 n/a n/a 0 248
1994 95 5 1 156 2 n/a n/a 0 259
1995 97 3 2 119 2 n/a n/a 0 223
1996 97 3 2 119 2 n/a n/a 0 223
1997 93 3 1 123 0 n/a n/a 0 220
1998 86 0 1 128 0 n/a n/a 0 215
1999 76 3 0 132 1 n/a n/a 0 212
2000 65 4 2 151 0 n/a n/a 0 222
2001 64 4 1 101 0 n/a n/a 0 170
2002 182 10 2 191 1 n/a n/a 0 386
2003 182 10 2 191 1 n/a n/a 0 386
2004 144 5 1 210 1 n/a n/a 0 361
2005 162 9 1 194 1 n/a n/a 0 367
2006 192 11 1 197 5 n/a n/a 0 406
2007 212 8 2 216 2 n/a n/a 0 440
2008 211 9 2 206 0 n/a n/a 0 428
2009 333 9 4 170 3 n/a n/a 0 519
2010 349 10 1 161 1 n/a n/a 0 522
2011 337 5 2 152 0 0 7 0 503
2012 327 4 1 138 0 0 4 0 474
2013 323 3 1 129 1 0 4 0 461
2014 322 0 2 152 3 0 6 0 485
2015 305 2 3 152 3 0 5 0 470
2016 307 1 4 162 2 1 7 0 484
2017 320 2 9 142 2 1 6 0 482
2018 195 9 4 158 2 1 2 0 371
2019 187 3 1 154 2 1 5 0 353
2020 196 0 2 156 1 1 3 0 359
2021 187 1 0 168 0 2 6 0 364
2022 195 2 1 161 0 0 9 0 368
2023 195 2 1 172 0 1 15 0 386
2024 189 3 2 154 0 2 14 0 364

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
1989 196 n/a n/a n/a
1990 264 11.0 24.0 n/a
1991 236 24.6 9.5 n/a
1992 228 12.7 17.9 59.2
1993 248 14.0 17.7 65.3
1994 259 14.3 18.1 55.2
1995 223 14.7 15.2 50.2
1996 223 14.7 15.2 50.2
1997 220 14.6 15.1 54.1
1998 215 14.7 14.6 47.4
1999 212 11.2 18.9 61.3
2000 222 13.5 16.4 71.2
2001 170 13.0 13.1 59.4
2002 386 25.0 15.4 46.4
2003 386 25.0 15.4 46.4
2004 361 23.1 15.6 51
2005 367 22.1 16.6 54.5
2006 406 26.4 15.4 49.8
2007 440 27.1 16.2 45.7
2008 428 26.1 16.4 45.1
2009 519 32.5 16.0 36
2010 522 33.0 15.8 35.1
2011 503 31.1 16.1 32
2012 474 25.5 18.5 28.5
2013 461 26.0 17.7 26.9
2014 485 27.3 17.7 25.2
2015 470 27.0 17.4 27.2
2016 484 30.0 16.1 27.1
2017 482 28.3 17.0 24.1
2018 371 n/a n/a 42.3
2019 353 22.8 15.4 47.3
2020 359 23.6 15.2 38.7
2021 364 26.6 13.6 47.8
2022 368 27.2 13.5 41
2023 386 27.9 13.8 43.8
2024 364 28.3 12.8 43.7

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
1989 196 n/a n/a n/a
1990 264 11.0 24.0 n/a
1991 236 24.6 9.5 n/a
1992 228 12.7 17.9 59.2
1993 248 14.0 17.7 65.3
1994 259 14.3 18.1 55.2
1995 223 14.7 15.2 50.2
1996 223 14.7 15.2 50.2
1997 220 14.6 15.1 54.1
1998 215 14.7 14.6 47.4
1999 212 11.2 18.9 61.3
2000 222 13.5 16.4 71.2
2001 170 13.0 13.1 59.4
2002 386 25.0 15.4 46.4
2003 386 25.0 15.4 46.4
2004 361 23.1 15.6 51
2005 367 22.1 16.6 54.5
2006 406 26.4 15.4 49.8
2007 440 27.1 16.2 45.7
2008 428 26.1 16.4 45.1
2009 519 32.5 16.0 36
2010 522 33.0 15.8 35.1
2011 503 31.1 16.1 32
2012 474 25.5 18.5 28.5
2013 461 26.0 17.7 26.9
2014 485 27.3 17.7 25.2
2015 470 27.0 17.4 27.2
2016 484 30.0 16.1 27.1
2017 482 28.3 17.0 24.1
2018 371 n/a n/a 42.3
2019 353 22.8 15.4 47.3
2020 359 23.6 15.2 38.7
2021 364 26.6 13.6 47.8
2022 368 27.2 13.5 41
2023 386 27.9 13.8 43.8
2024 364 28.3 12.8 43.7

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 $763 (8.3%) $8,378 (91.7%) $9,141
2020 $906 (10.0%) $8,178 (90.0%) $9,084
2021 $956 (9.9%) $8,747 (90.1%) $9,703

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 1356th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 1014th of 4647 Elementary schools
 8.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Lamar Elementary)3359
 26%
   3rd Grade Reading (New Braunfels Independent School District (Isd))5456
 2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lamar Elementary)4948
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Braunfels Independent School District (Isd))5444
 10%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Lamar Elementary)5171
 20%
   4th Grade Reading (New Braunfels Independent School District (Isd))5054
 4%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lamar Elementary)4857
 9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Braunfels Independent School District (Isd))4648
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Lamar Elementary)5567
 12%
   5th Grade Reading (New Braunfels Independent School District (Isd))6065
 5%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lamar Elementary)7056
 14%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Braunfels Independent School District (Isd))6957
 12%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Lamar Elementary)6641
 25%
   5th Grade Science (New Braunfels Independent School District (Isd))6045
 15%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students353386
 9.3%
African American32
 33.3%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian11
Hispanic154172
 11.7%
Pacific Islander11
White187195
 4.3%
Two or More Races515
 200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients47.3%43.8%
 3.5%


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Lamar Elementary ranks 1079th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Lamar Elementary are 52% White, 42% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 364 students attended Lamar Elementary.

Students who attend Lamar Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Oakrun Middle
High : New Braunfels High School


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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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