Serving 315 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Lamar Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Lamar Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
315 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#4419 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
73%
53%
Black
3%
13%
White
19%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lamar Elementary School's ranking?
Lamar Elementary School is ranked #4419 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Lamar Elementary School?
315 students attend Lamar Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Lamar Elementary School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lamar Elementary School?
Lamar Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lamar Elementary School offer ?
Lamar Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Lamar Elementary School part of?
Lamar Elementary School is part of San Antonio Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Lamar Elementary School located?
Lamar Elementary School is located in the Mahncke Park neighborhood of San Antonio, TX.
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