- Enrollment
- 1,351
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Denison, TX
Lamar El
Federal NCES profile for Lamar El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481671001438
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lamar El earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #7 of 8
- schools in Denison · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 65.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Lamar El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lamar El ranks #7 of 8 schools in Denison, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Lamar El held near 468 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.6 → 32.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 481671001438 · Denison, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
425 enr · 14.2:1 · 65.9% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Denison H S (1,351 students)
Lamar El held near 468 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.6 → 32.8 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
- Denison H S
Denison H S
1,351 students
- Henry Scott Mi
Henry Scott Middle
733 students
- B Mcdaniel Int
B Mcdaniel Int
708 students
- Mayes El 508
Mayes El
508 students
- Hyde Park El 502
Hyde Park El
502 students
- This school 425
Lamar El
425 students
What this shows Lamar El reports 425 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lamar El compares
Lamar El held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.9% | ▲ 6% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 425 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
425
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 50% in Texas - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.0%
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
$12,622
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
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.5%
Hispanic or Latino 20.2%
Two or More 13.4%
African American 8.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
Largest group: White at 55.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.5, Lamar El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Denison Isd reports $12,622 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denison H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Henry Scott Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| B Mcdaniel Int | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mayes El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hyde Park El | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher 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
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 708
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~425 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lamar El
How many students attend Lamar El?
Lamar El has 425 students enrolled. It is a public school in Denison, TX. CCD year-over-year: 478 (2022-23) → 468 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lamar El?
The student-teacher ratio at Lamar El is 14.2:1, which is 3% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lamar El?
65.9% 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 White at 55.5% of enrollment, in Denison, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lamar El?
Lamar El has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 schools in Denison?
By Resource Investment Index, Lamar El ranks #7 of 8 schools in Denison, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Denison on the city page.
What other schools are in Denison Isd?
Besides Lamar El, Denison Isd also operates Denison H S (1,351 students), Henry Scott Middle (733 students), and B Mcdaniel Int (708 students). See the Denison Isd district page for the complete list.