Serving 240 students in grades 3-5, Lamar Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 240 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
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Lamar Elementary School's student population of 240 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
240 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
'Lamar Public Schools, Better Schools Build Better Communities.'
Lamar Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lamar Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1454 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
8%
Black
n/a
15%
White
92%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Lamar Elementary School's ranking?
Lamar Elementary School is ranked #1454 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Lamar Elementary School?
240 students attend Lamar Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Lamar Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lamar Elementary School?
Lamar Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Lamar Elementary School offer ?
Lamar Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lamar Elementary School part of?
Lamar Elementary School is part of Lamar R-I School District.
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