At a glance
Reported students
834
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
53.48
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
93rd percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
987
Lamkin El: 834 reported students.
State peer staffing position
67th percentile
15.6:1 reported; state peer median 14.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 816
- Teachers (FTE)
- 57.35
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.2:1
What the reported data says about Lamkin El
Lamkin El is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Cypress. It is one of 94 current school records connected to Cypress-Fairbanks ISD. NCES reports 834 students for 2024–25.
Among 4,659 elementary schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 519 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 93rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.6:1, close to the Texas median of 14.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (35.6%) and Black (29.9%). English learners represent 8.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Lamkin El
- 1How do the reported 15.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 53.48 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 8.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 70.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White21.6%
- Hispanic35.6%
- Black29.9%
- Asian6.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Cypress-Fairbanks ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Willbern El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
831 reported students
Reed El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
847 reported students
Metcalf El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
855 reported students
Fiest El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
856 reported students
Post El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
798 reported students
Bane El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
872 reported students
Public schools near Lamkin El
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millsap El Elementary · Cypress-Fairbanks ISD | PK–05 | 899 | 1.4 mi |
| Woodard El Elementary · Cypress-Fairbanks ISD | PK–05 | 990 | 1.8 mi |
| Sampson El Elementary · Cypress-Fairbanks ISD | PK–05 | 900 | 2 mi |
| Adam El Elementary · Cypress-Fairbanks ISD | PK–05 | 957 | 2.2 mi |
| Robison El Elementary · Cypress-Fairbanks ISD | PK–05 | 1,135 | 2.9 mi |
| Fiest El Elementary · Cypress-Fairbanks ISD | PK–05 | 856 | 2.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Lamkin El
What grades does Lamkin El serve?
Lamkin El reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Cypress-Fairbanks ISD.
How many students attend Lamkin El?
Lamkin El reported 834 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 93rd percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 816 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Lamkin El?
The calculated ratio is 15.6:1, based on 834 students and 53.48 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 14.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Lamkin El a public, charter, or magnet school?
Lamkin El is a public school and is not a charter school. It is identified as a virtual school. Enrollment is generally based on Cypress-Fairbanks ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Lamkin El students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
70.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Lamkin El in?
Lamkin El is part of Cypress-Fairbanks ISD, based in Cypress, TX, which operates 94 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Lamkin El?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Millsap El (1.4 mi), Woodard El (1.8 mi), Sampson El (2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.