- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 7.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-89 students YoY
Lamar Elementary School shrank from 621 students in 2022-23 to 532 in 2023-24 (-14.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 40.8 → 34.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-89 students YoY 050870000584 · Lamar, AR Other · MID · TRAD
590 enr · 14.8:1 · 46.2% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Lamar High School (370 students)
Lamar Elementary School shrank from 621 students in 2022-23 to 532 in 2023-24 (-14.3%). Teacher FTE lost 40.8 → 34.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Lamar Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lamar Elementary School
590 students
- Lamar High Sch
Lamar High School
370 students
- Lamar Middle S
Lamar Middle School
294 students
What this shows Lamar Elementary School reports 590 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lamar Elementary School compares
Lamar Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,438
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,818
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.
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
District finance for Lamar School District reports $12,438 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 294
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~590 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 621 (2022-23) → 532 (2023-24), down 89.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.