- Enrollment
- 1,145
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jonesborough, TN
Lamar Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lamar Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470438001762
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lamar Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Tennessee schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Jonesborough · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- small classes for Tennessee
- 391
- students enrolled
Lamar Elementary has class sizes smaller than 82% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lamar Elementary ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Jonesborough, TN.
School address
District: Washington County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470438001762 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Lamar Elementary shrank from 421 students in 2022-23 to 399 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE added 32.7 → 33.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-22 students YoY 470438001762 · Jonesborough, TN Other · SMALL · TRAD
391 enr · 12.2:1 · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Daniel Boone High School (1,145 students)
Lamar Elementary shrank from 421 students in 2022-23 to 399 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE added 32.7 → 33.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Lamar Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Daniel Boone H
Daniel Boone High School
1,145 students
- David Crockett
David Crockett High School
1,122 students
- Boones Creek E
Boones Creek Elementary School
823 students
- Ridgeview Elem
Ridgeview Elementary School
704 students
- University Sch
University School
635 students
- This school 391
Lamar Elementary
391 students
What this shows Lamar Elementary reports 391 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lamar Elementary compares
Lamar Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.2:1 | ▼ 20% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 391 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
391
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 18% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.1%
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
$11,306
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $11,532
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 391 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.5%
Two or More 6.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 88.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.1, Lamar Elementary is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
District finance for Washington County reports $11,306 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lamar Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Boone High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| David Crockett High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boones Creek Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ridgeview Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| University School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lamar Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,122
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 823
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar other schools in Jonesborough
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~391 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lamar Elementary
How many students attend Lamar Elementary?
Lamar Elementary has 391 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jonesborough, TN. CCD year-over-year: 421 (2022-23) → 399 (2023-24), down 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lamar Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lamar Elementary is 12.2:1, which is 20% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lamar Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lamar Elementary is White at 88.5% of enrollment, in Jonesborough, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lamar Elementary?
Lamar Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 rank among public schools in Jonesborough?
By Resource Investment Index, Lamar Elementary ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Jonesborough, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Jonesborough on the city page.
What other schools are in Washington County?
Besides Lamar Elementary, Washington County also operates Daniel Boone High School (1,145 students), David Crockett High School (1,122 students), and Boones Creek Elementary School (823 students). See the Washington County district page for the complete list.