Lamar El
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Amarillo, Texas 79110 · Amarillo ISD
#1498 of 4,686 elementary schools in Texas
#22233 of 50,301 nationally
About Lamar El
Lamar El is a public elementary located in Amarillo, in the Amarillo ISD school district of Texas, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 281 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 54.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1498th of 4,686 ranked elementary schools in Texas. Its strongest component is students per teacher (87th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 281.
There are 79 schools in Amarillo; Lamar El ranks 30th of 78 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)62%
- Reading proficiency (30%)47%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)87.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)10.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Lamar El by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 281
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 87.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 10.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Lamar El
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Coronado El
Amarillo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
435 students · 1.2 km away
Landergin El
Amarillo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
260 students · 1.5 km away
Austin Middle
Amarillo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
708 students · 1.5 km away
South Lawn El
Amarillo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
325 students · 1.7 km away
Fannin Middle
Amarillo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
592 students · 1.7 km away
Wolflin El
Amarillo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
326 students · 2.1 km away
South Georgia El
Amarillo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
399 students · 2.5 km away
Paramount Terrace El
Amarillo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
313 students · 2.5 km away
Bivins El
Amarillo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
415 students · 2.8 km away
Glenwood El
Amarillo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
455 students · 3.1 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Texas with a comparable Enrollment.
East El
Brownwood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
281 students
Laura Reeves Pri
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281 students
Hamlet El
Amarillo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
280 students
Roosevelt Dual Language Academy
San Antonio · Public elementary · Grades K–3
282 students
Travis El
Ennis · Public elementary · Grades 1–3
280 students
Hommel El
Everman · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
282 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Lamar El a good school?
Lamar El has a Success Index (US) of 54.2 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1498 of 4,686 in Texas. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Lamar El rank in Texas?
Lamar El ranks #1498 of 4,686 elementary schools in Texas and #22233 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Lamar El?
Lamar El had 281 students in 2025.
Is Lamar El a elementary school or a high school?
Lamar El is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Lamar El?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Lamar El; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.