Below Average
#6693 of 8,552 schools in TX
Lamar EL
Elementary School · San Angelo ISD · San Angelo, TX
A San Angelo ISD elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3444 SCHOOL HOUSE RD, San Angelo, TX 76904
- Math 45% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 58% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lamar EL score 52% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 52% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
40.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Lamar EL 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 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,709/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (San Angelo), 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
$79,617
Median home value
$266,800
Median rent
$1,119/mo
College educated
35%
Homeownership
62%
Poverty rate
6.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 76904; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joy SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K | 1.0 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| Bonham ELEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 564 | Compare → |
| Sierra Vista Child Development CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.3 mi | 13 | Compare → |
| Ft Concho ELEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–5 | Not available | 467 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
San Angelo ISD
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #7 of 23
- District spending per student
- $10,684NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lamar EL is listed in SAN ANGELO ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lamar EL
Lamar EL is a public elementary school in San Angelo, TX, part of San Angelo ISD, serving approximately 507 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #6,693 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lamar EL
What grades does Lamar EL serve?
Lamar EL serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Lamar EL?
Lamar EL has an enrollment of approximately 507 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lamar EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Lamar EL is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lamar EL rank in TX?
Lamar EL ranks #6,693 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Lamar EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Lamar EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Lamar EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lamar EL has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Lamar EL a charter school?
No, Lamar EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lamar EL a Title I school?
No, Lamar EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lamar EL?
40.8% of students at Lamar EL 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 507
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Tom Green County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.6%
- Phone
- (325) 947-3900
- Area population (ZIP 76904)
- 36,444
- Area average commute
- 20.7 min
- Area median age
- 37.4
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.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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 76904; 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 multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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