#2415 of 4,686 elementary schools in Texas
#29745 of 50,301 nationally
About Lamar El
Lamar El is a public elementary located in Denison, in the Denison ISD school district of Texas, United States. It caters for Grades PK–4. In 2025 it enrolled 425 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 43.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 2415th of 4,686 ranked elementary schools in Texas. Its strongest component is students per teacher (57th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (37th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 425.
There are 9 schools in Denison; Lamar El ranks 6th of 8 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)42%
- Reading proficiency (30%)42%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)63.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.2
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
- 425
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 63.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 42%
- 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).
Henry Scott Middle
Denison · Public middle · Grades 7–8
733 students · 1.8 km away
Terrell El
Denison · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
432 students · 2.2 km away
Houston El
Denison · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
255 students · 2.2 km away
Mayes El
Denison · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
508 students · 4.5 km away
Hyde Park El
Denison · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
502 students · 4.5 km away
B McDaniel Int
Denison · Public middle · Grades 5–6
708 students · 4.9 km away
Denison H S
Denison · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,351 students · 5.4 km away
Dillingham El
Sherman · Public elementary · Grades K–5
710 students · 10 km away
Percy W Neblett El
Sherman · Public elementary · Grades K–5
462 students · 10 km away
Pottsboro H S
Pottsboro · Public high · Grades 9–12
460 students · 12 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Texas with a comparable Enrollment.
Norwood El
Burleson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
425 students
Calallen Wood River El
Corpus Christi · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
425 students
Meadows El
Meadows Place · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
425 students
Toler El
Garland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
425 students
Dean and Mildred Bennett El
McKinney · Public elementary · Grades K–5
425 students
Dartmouth El
Richardson · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
425 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Lamar El a good school?
Lamar El has a Success Index (US) of 43.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #2415 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 #2415 of 4,686 elementary schools in Texas and #29745 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Lamar El?
Lamar El had 425 students in 2025.
Is Lamar El a elementary school or a high school?
Lamar El is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–4. 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.