- Enrollment
- 590
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lamar, AR
Lamar High School
Federal NCES profile for Lamar High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 050870000585
👥 S:T ratio 72
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lamar High School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Arkansas schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Lamar · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.1:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 41.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Lamar High School has class sizes smaller than 89% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lamar High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Lamar, AR.
School address
District: Lamar School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050870000585 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Lamar High School held near 360 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 52.1 → 45.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 050870000585 · Lamar, AR High · SMALL · TRAD
370 enr · 7.1:1 · 41.1% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Lamar Elementary School (590 students)
Lamar High School held near 360 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 52.1 → 45.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Lamar High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lamar Elementa
Lamar Elementary School
590 students
- This school
Lamar High School
370 students
- Lamar Middle S
Lamar Middle School
294 students
What this shows Lamar High School reports 370 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lamar High School compares
Lamar High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.1:1 | ▼ 48% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.1% | ▼ 31% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 370 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.1:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
370
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
7.1:1
students per teacher
- 48% below state mean
Top 11% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.9%
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 370 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%
Two or More 3.0%
African American 2.2%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 85.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.6, Lamar High School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lamar Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lamar High 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 high 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 (~370 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lamar High School
How many students attend Lamar High School?
Lamar High School has 370 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lamar, AR. CCD year-over-year: 358 (2022-23) → 360 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lamar High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lamar High School is 7.1:1, which is 48% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 55% 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 High School?
41.1% of students at Lamar High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lamar High School?
The largest demographic group at Lamar High School is White at 85.1% of enrollment, in Lamar, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lamar High School?
Lamar High School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 High School rank among public schools in Lamar?
By Resource Investment Index, Lamar High School ranks #2 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 High School, Lamar School District also operates Lamar Elementary School (590 students) and Lamar Middle School (294 students). See the Lamar School District district page for the complete list.