Very Good
#803 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 36% in state
Based on limited data
East Elem.
Elementary School · Lamar R-i · Lamar, MO
A Lamar R-i elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 2nd.
1600 E 12TH ST, Lamar, MO 64759
- 13:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on MO statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
59%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where East Elem. sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,709/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lamar), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$48,955
Median home value
$153,700
Median rent
$805/mo
College educated
17.4%
Homeownership
65%
Poverty rate
24.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64759; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lockwood Specl. Educ. Coop.Enrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | Not available | 27 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Lamar R-i
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $12,814NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
East Elem. is listed in LAMAR R-I; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About East Elem.
East Elem. is a public elementary school in Lamar, MO, part of Lamar R-i, serving approximately 273 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #803 of 2,221 schools in MO. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about East Elem.
What grades does East Elem. serve?
East Elem. serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend East Elem.?
East Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 273 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at East Elem. is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does East Elem. rank in MO?
East Elem. ranks #803 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is East Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
East Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is East Elem. a charter school?
No, East Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is East Elem. a Title I school?
No, East Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for East Elem.?
59.0% of students at East Elem. qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 273
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Barton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.3%
- Phone
- (417) 681-0613
- Area population (ZIP 64759)
- 8,056
- Area average commute
- 21.3 min
- Area median age
- 38.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 64759; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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