- Enrollment
- 2,447
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Del Rio, TX
Lamar El
Federal NCES profile for Lamar El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 483890004439
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lamar El earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #3 of 6
- elementary schools in Del Rio · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.8:1
- large classes for Texas
- 88.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Lamar El has class sizes larger than 96% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lamar El ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Del Rio, TX.
School address
District: San Felipe-Del Rio Cisd · Texas
NCES ID 483890004439 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+110 students YoY
Lamar El grew from 436 students in 2022-23 to 546 in 2023-24 (+25.2%).
Teacher FTE added 24.7 → 30.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+110 students YoY 483890004439 · Del Rio, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
547 enr · 22.8:1 · 88.1% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Del Rio H S (2,447 students)
Lamar El grew from 436 students in 2022-23 to 546 in 2023-24 (+25.2%). Teacher FTE added 24.7 → 30.2 across the same CCD years. 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
- Del Rio H S
Del Rio H S
2,447 students
- Del Rio Middle
Del Rio Middle
1,347 students
- San Felipe Mem 671
San Felipe Memorial Middle
671 students
- Garfield El 635
Garfield El
635 students
- Dr Fermin Cald 623
Dr Fermin Calderon El
623 students
- This school 547
Lamar El
547 students
What this shows Lamar El reports 547 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lamar El compares
Lamar El is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.8:1 | ▲ 55% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.1% | ▲ 42% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 547 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.8:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
547
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
22.8:1
students per teacher
- 55% above state mean
Top 96% in Texas - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
34.4%
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
$12,076
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 274 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 97.4%
White 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 97.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.1, Lamar El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for San Felipe-Del Rio Cisd reports $12,076 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Del Rio H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Del Rio Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| San Felipe Memorial Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Garfield El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dr Fermin Calderon El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 1,347
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~547 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lamar El
How many students attend Lamar El?
Lamar El has 547 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Del Rio, TX. CCD year-over-year: 436 (2022-23) → 546 (2023-24), up 110.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lamar El?
The student-teacher ratio at Lamar El is 22.8:1, which is 55% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lamar El?
88.1% of students at Lamar El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lamar El?
The largest demographic group at Lamar El is Hispanic or Latino at 97.4% of enrollment, in Del Rio, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lamar El?
Lamar El has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 elementary schools in Del Rio?
By Resource Investment Index, Lamar El ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Del Rio, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Del Rio on the city page.
What other schools are in San Felipe-Del Rio Cisd?
Besides Lamar El, San Felipe-Del Rio Cisd also operates Del Rio H S (2,447 students), Del Rio Middle (1,347 students), and San Felipe Memorial Middle (671 students). See the San Felipe-Del Rio Cisd district page for the complete list.