Very Good
#803 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 36% in state
Based on limited data
East Elem.
Elementary School · LAMAR R-I
1600 E 12TH ST, Lamar, MO 64759
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on MO statewide data. Learn more
Enrollment
273
Student-Teacher
13:1
Score
7.0
Grades
Pre-K – 2nd
Enrollment
273
Student-Teacher
13:1
Score
7.0
Grades
Pre-K – 2nd
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Missouri schools
#803 of 2,221
In Lamar
#3 of 4
public schools
In district
#3 of 4
LAMAR R-I
School environment
7.6 / 10
Very Good
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East Elem.
Elementary School in Lamar · grades Pre-K – 2nd. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About East Elem.
East Elem. is a public elementary school in Lamar, MO, part of LAMAR R-I. East Elem. serves approximately 273 students, and covers grades Pre-K-2nd, and has a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. East Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #803 of 2,221 schools in MO.
Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
- This school 7.0 · Very Good
- District avg 7.8
- MO avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
East Elem. sits in a rural area, which can mean longer drives for some families. Rural schools are often community anchors with smaller classes, but check transportation, after-school options, and access to specialized services before you commit.
Score Breakdown
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Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
59%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How East Elem. Compares
See how East Elem. performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
1600 E 12TH ST, Lamar, MO 64759
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering East Elem. may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. LAMAR ELEM. (rated 8.7/10, 1.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is JASPER CO. ELEM. (rated 8.7/10, 11.0 miles away, in nearby Jasper), which scores notably higher. Additionally, LOCKWOOD ELEM. (rated 7.7/10, 18.1 miles away, in nearby Lockwood), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Lamar, see our Lamar schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 22.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| LAMAR MIDDLE Lamar | 1.4 mi | 7.4 |
| LAMAR ELEM. Lamar | 1.5 mi | 8.7 |
| LAMAR HIGH Lamar | 1.6 mi | 6.2 |
| Jasper Co. High School Jasper | 11.0 mi | 6.2 |
| JASPER CO. ELEM. Jasper | 11.0 mi | 8.7 |
| SHELDON ELEM. Sheldon | 11.8 mi | 6.5 |
| SHELDON HIGH Sheldon | 11.8 mi | 7.4 |
| GOLDEN CITY ELEM. Golden City | 11.3 mi | 6.6 |
| GOLDEN CITY HIGH Golden City | 11.3 mi | 5.9 |
| LIBERAL ELEM. Liberal | 15.0 mi | 6.7 |
| LIBERAL HIGH Liberal | 15.1 mi | 8.0 |
| LIBERAL MIDDLE Liberal | 15.1 mi | 7.9 |
| BRONAUGH ELEM. Bronaugh | 18.0 mi | 5.4 |
| BRONAUGH HIGH Bronaugh | 18.0 mi | 5.5 |
| LOCKWOOD HIGH Lockwood | 17.7 mi | 6.0 |
| LOCKWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL Lockwood | 17.7 mi | 4.3 |
| IMMANUEL LUTHERAN SCHOOL Lockwood | 17.9 mi | 3.3 |
| LOCKWOOD ELEM. Lockwood | 18.1 mi | 7.7 |
| LOCKWOOD SPECL. EDUC. COOP. Lockwood | 18.2 mi | — |
| CARTHAGE 6TH GRADE CENTER Carthage | 22.4 mi | 5.9 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 64759 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$48,955
Median Home Value
$153,700
Median Rent
$805/mo
Population
8,056
College Educated
17.4%
Homeownership
65%
Avg Commute
21.3 min
Poverty Rate
24.6%
Median Age
38.4
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| BLUE EYE ELEM. Blue Eye, MO | 7.0 |
| CLARENCE CANNON ELEM. Elsberry, MO | 7.0 |
| FLEETRIDGE ELEM. Kansas City, MO | 7.0 |
| GREEN RIDGE ELEM. Green Ridge, MO | 7.0 |
| HIGHCROFT RIDGE ELEM. Chesterfield, MO | 7.0 |
| JEFFERSON ELEM. Farmington, MO | 7.0 |
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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 273
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 59.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Barton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.3%
- Phone
- (417) 681-0613
Resources & Links
District
LAMAR R-I- District Enrollment
- 1,176
- Schools in District
- 6
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $12,814
- District Rank
- #3 of 4
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