Enrollment
590
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lamar, AR
Lamar Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lamar Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050870000584
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lamar Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Lamar · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 46.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Lamar Elementary School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lamar Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Lamar, AR.
School address
District: Lamar School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050870000584 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.2%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lamar Elementary School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lamar Elementary School
Lamar Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Lamar, Arkansas, enrolling 590 students.
At 14.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Arkansas median, within a few percentage points of the 13.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 46.2% lands close to the Arkansas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 590 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Among 276 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arkansas schools statewide, it ranks #206, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 590 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 20.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 127 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 590 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Lamar School District also operates Lamar High School (370 students) and Lamar Middle School (294 students) alongside Lamar Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lamar Elementary School compares
Lamar Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▲ 9% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.2% | ▼ 22% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 590 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
590
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
46.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 58% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.9%
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
$10,780
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,251
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 590 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
127
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 88.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
Two or More 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 88.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.0, Lamar Elementary School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lamar School District, which includes Lamar Elementary School.
$10,780
Per student
-12%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.2%
State 56.5%
Federal 20.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Lamar Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lamar Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lamar Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 7.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 294
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arkansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~590 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Lamar Elementary School
How many students attend Lamar Elementary School?
Lamar Elementary School has 590 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lamar, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lamar Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lamar Elementary School is 14.8:1, which is 9% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lamar Elementary School?
46.2% of students at Lamar Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lamar Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lamar Elementary School is White at 88.6% of enrollment, in Lamar, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lamar Elementary School?
Lamar Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lamar Elementary School rank among public schools in Lamar?
By Resource Investment Index, Lamar Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Lamar, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lamar on the city page.
Is Lamar Elementary School a good school?
Lamar Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Lamar School District?
Besides Lamar Elementary School, Lamar School District also operates Lamar High School (370 students) and Lamar Middle School (294 students). See the Lamar School District district page for the complete list.
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