- Enrollment
- 1,012
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pampa, TX
Lamar El
Federal NCES profile for Lamar El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483417003798
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lamar El earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Texas schools.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Pampa · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- large classes for Texas
- 78.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Lamar El has class sizes larger than 76% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lamar El ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Pampa, TX.
School address
NCES CCD campus card
461 on latest CCD 483417003798 · Pampa, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
461 enr · 16.5:1 · 78.1% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Pampa H S (1,012 students)
Resource Investment Index #4 of 6 public schools in Pampa. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Lamar El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pampa H S
Pampa H S
1,012 students
- Pampa J H
Pampa J H
680 students
- Austin El
Austin El
471 students
- This school
Lamar El
461 students
- Wilson El 370
Wilson El
370 students
- Travis El 355
Travis El
355 students
What this shows Lamar El reports 461 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lamar El compares
Lamar El vs Texas and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.5:1 | ▲ 12% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.1% | ▲ 26% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 461 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
461
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 76% in Texas - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,171
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 461 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pampa Isd reports $10,171 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lamar El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pampa H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pampa J H | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Austin El | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wilson El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Travis El | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lamar El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 680
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 355
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~461 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lamar El
How many students attend Lamar El?
Lamar El has 461 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pampa, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lamar El?
The student-teacher ratio at Lamar El is 16.5:1, which is 12% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lamar El?
78.1% of students at Lamar El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lamar El?
Lamar El has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lamar El rank among public schools in Pampa?
By Resource Investment Index, Lamar El ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Pampa, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Pampa on the city page.
What other schools are in Pampa Isd?
Besides Lamar El, Pampa Isd also operates Pampa H S (1,012 students), Pampa J H (680 students), and Austin El (471 students). See the Pampa Isd district page for the complete list.