At a glance
Reported students
547
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
29.97
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
56th percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
577
Lamar El: 547 reported students.
State peer staffing position
93rd percentile
18.3:1 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
- 461
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28.84
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16:1
What the reported data says about Lamar El
Lamar El is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Del Rio. It is one of 14 current school records connected to San Felipe-Del Rio CISD. NCES reports 547 students for 2024–25.
Among 4,659 elementary schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 519 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 56th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.3:1, above 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 (97.4%) and White (2.2%). English learners represent 11.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 19.1%. 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 Lamar El
- 1How do the reported 18.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 29.97 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.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 11.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 19.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 87%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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
- White2.2%
- Hispanic97.4%
- Black0%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.2%
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 San Felipe-Del Rio CISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Ruben Chavira El
Elementary · Grades KG–05
563 reported students
Buena Vista El
Elementary · Grades KG–05
515 reported students
Dr Lonnie Green Jr El
Elementary · Grades KG–05
591 reported students
Dr Fermin Calderon El
Elementary · Grades KG–05
623 reported students
Ceniza Hills El
Elementary · Grades KG–05
629 reported students
Roberto Bobby Barrera El STEM Magnet
Elementary · Grades PK–05
148 reported students
Public schools near Lamar 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Fermin Calderon El Elementary · San Felipe-Del Rio CISD | KG–05 | 623 | 1 mi |
| Ruben Chavira El Elementary · San Felipe-Del Rio CISD | KG–05 | 563 | 1.8 mi |
| Dr Lonnie Green Jr El Elementary · San Felipe-Del Rio CISD | KG–05 | 591 | 3 mi |
| Buena Vista El Elementary · San Felipe-Del Rio CISD | KG–05 | 515 | 3.9 mi |
| Ceniza Hills El Elementary · San Felipe-Del Rio CISD | KG–05 | 629 | 4.3 mi |
| Roberto Bobby Barrera El STEM Magnet Elementary · San Felipe-Del Rio CISD | PK–05 | 148 | 5.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Lamar El
What grades does Lamar El serve?
Lamar El reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in San Felipe-Del Rio CISD.
How many students attend Lamar El?
Lamar El reported 547 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 56th percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 461 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Lamar El?
The calculated ratio is 18.3:1, based on 547 students and 29.97 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 Lamar El a public, charter, or magnet school?
Lamar El is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on San Felipe-Del Rio CISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Lamar El students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
87% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Lamar El in?
Lamar El is part of San Felipe-Del Rio CISD, based in Del Rio, TX, which operates 14 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Lamar El?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Dr Fermin Calderon El (1 mi), Ruben Chavira El (1.8 mi), Dr Lonnie Green Jr El (3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.