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Lamar Elementary School

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Lamar Elementary School ranks 221 st of 491 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

221^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 491 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Better than 55% of Arkansas elementary schools

Summary

Lamar Elementary School in Lamar, AR, serves 590 students from Pre-K through 5th grade and is part of the highly-rated Lamar School District, which holds a 4-star rating and ranks in the 71st percentile statewide.

Lamar Elementary stands out as a "math school" in the area, with 55.9% of all students proficient in Mathematics—significantly outpacing both the district average (43.5%) and the state average (44.1%). This strength is especially notable in 3rd grade, where 60.3% of students are proficient in math compared to just 45.5% statewide. The school also shows remarkable resilience: after a dip in rankings, it bounced back strongly in the most recent year, improving by 88 spots—the largest positive swing among nearby schools. Despite serving a community with a very high rate of economic disadvantage (99.49% of students receiving free or reduced lunch), Lamar outperforms several nearby schools with lower poverty rates, such as Dardanelle Primary School and the Clarksville School District schools (Clarksville Primary School, Clarksville Elementary School, and Clarksville Intermediate School), in key subjects like math and science.

The school's primary challenge is a significant performance drop between 3rd and 4th grade, particularly in science (60.3% proficiency in 3rd grade dropping to 35.5% in 4th) and math (60.3% to 52.3%). This pattern is unique among nearby schools and suggests a potential transition issue in the 4th-grade curriculum. However, with its exceptional math program, strong recent recovery, and effective use of resources (spending $12,821 per student, which is in the middle of the pack compared to schools like London Elementary School and Scranton Elementary School), Lamar Elementary offers a compelling option for families seeking a school that excels in mathematics and demonstrates a commitment to continuous improvement.

590

Students ?

17.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,821

Per pupil spending ?

99.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

301 Elberta Street
Lamar, AR 72846

(479) 885-3363

District: Lamar School District

Students who attend Lamar Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Lamar Middle School
High:	Lamar High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.6%

Hispanic:

5.8%

Two or more races:

4.2%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 62nd percentile in 2016 → 55th in 2026

Strengths

✓Above the Arkansas median (55th percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 7 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school45%

District avg40%

Arkansas avg42%

221^st of 491

Arkansas public elementary schools ?

Top 45%▼ down 7 pts since 2016

From top 38% (2016) to top 45% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

72^nd of 251Lamar School District among Arkansas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arkansas percentile	Rating
2026	56.2	221 of 491	55.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	40.5	309 of 495	37.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	50.6	254 of 497	48.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	54.2	241 of 492	51.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	59.2	215 of 487	55.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	55.2	241 of 496	51.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	71.9	121 of 488	75.2%	★★★★☆
2018	66.3	159 of 480	66.9%	★★★☆☆
2017	44.9	284 of 485	41.4%	★★☆☆☆
2016	59.1	190 of 494	61.5%	★★★☆☆
2014	47.3	297 of 471	36.9%	★★☆☆☆
2013	60.5	203 of 476	57.4%	★★★☆☆
2012	79.7	48 of 468	89.7%	★★★★☆
2011	70.1	138 of 471	70.7%	★★★★☆
2010	62.6	177 of 457	61.3%	★★★☆☆
2009	60.2	198 of 445	55.5%	★★★☆☆
2008	51.8	251 of 439	42.8%	★★☆☆☆
2007	51.5	245 of 440	44.3%	★★☆☆☆
2006	57.9	194 of 402	51.7%	★★★☆☆
2005	57.2	198 of 411	51.8%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Arkansas (2025-2026) ?

Mathematics56%+12 vs state

Science47%+3 vs state

Reading41%~ state avg

English Language Arts38%~ state avg

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2026)					ATLAS Reading (2026)					ATLAS Mathematics (2026)					ATLAS Science (2026)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 3rd Grade	ATLAS Reading 4th Grade	ATLAS Reading 5th Grade	ATLAS Reading 6th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 4th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 5th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 6th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Science 3rd Grade	ATLAS Science 4th Grade	ATLAS Science 5th Grade	ATLAS Science 6th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lamar Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	301 Elberta Street	Lamar	72846	Johnson County	Lamar School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 885-3363	590	33	17.6	99.5%	523 (88.6%)	2 (0.3%)	34 (5.8%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	25 (4.2%)	56.2	221^st of 491 public elementary schools	55.0%		40.5	309^th of 495 public elementary schools	37.6%	88	35.6	38.9			37.5	42.4	40.0			41.1	60.3	52.3			55.9	60.3	35.5			46.6	$12,821	$2,494	$10,328
Clarksville Intermediate School	Public	4-5	1901 Clark Road	Clarksville	72830	Johnson County	Clarksville School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(479) 705-3218	380	17	21.7	76.8%	185 (48.7%)	1 (0.3%)	124 (32.6%)	42 (11.1%)	2 (0.5%)	6 (1.6%)	20 (5.3%)	38.7	318^th of 491 public elementary schools	35.2%		40.3	310^th of 495 public elementary schools	37.4%	8		36.0	37.7		36.8		36.0	38.2		37.1		39.6	35.9		37.7		35.4	27.1		31.2
Clarksville Elementary School	Public	2-3	1903 Clark Road	Clarksville	72830	Johnson County	Clarksville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 705-3256	368	24	15.2	79.3%	179 (48.6%)	2 (0.5%)	125 (34.0%)	41 (11.1%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.4%)	16 (4.3%)	30.6	373^rd of 491 public elementary schools	24.0%		37.1	330^th of 495 public elementary schools	33.3%	43	32.0				32.0	32.0				32.0	35.3				35.3	36.8				36.8	$12,511	$1,926	$10,585
Clarksville Primary School	Public	K-1	2023 Clark Road	Clarksville	72830	Johnson County	Clarksville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 979-6000	385	27	14.2	79.0%	173 (44.9%)	7 (1.8%)	132 (34.3%)	51 (13.2%)	2 (0.5%)	4 (1.0%)	16 (4.2%)								(n/a)																					$12,157	$1,930	$10,227
Scranton Elementary School	Public	K-6	103 N. Eighth St.	Scranton	72863	Logan County	Scranton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(833) 938-7121	237	17	14.0	52.7%	222 (93.7%)	4 (1.7%)	6 (2.5%)	4 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	77.5	96^th of 491 public elementary schools	80.4%		63.4	172^nd of 495 public elementary schools	65.3%	76	61.3	66.7	37.5	47.3	52.7	61.3	64.1	42.5	47.4	53.4	67.7	56.4	70.0	57.9	62.9	71.0	59.0	45.0	42.1	53.3	$10,671	$1,098	$9,573
London Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	154 School Street	London	72847	Pope County	Russellville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 293-4241	196	14	13.6	66.3%	145 (74.0%)	4 (2.0%)	18 (9.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (14.8%)	52.7	242^nd of 491 public elementary schools	50.7%		71.4	129^th of 495 public elementary schools	73.9%	113	31.2	45.1			38.1	37.5	41.9			39.6	46.9	51.6			49.2	53.1	38.7			46.0	$16,011	$2,092	$13,919
Westside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	193 School St.	Hartman	72840	Johnson County	WESTSIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT (Johnson)	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 497-1088	279	16	17.6	98.9%	244 (87.5%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.3%)	7 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (5.7%)	47.4	269^th of 491 public elementary schools	45.2%		42.9	295^th of 495 public elementary schools	40.4%	26	37.2	23.8	50.0		36.5	34.3	19.1	52.6		34.7	45.8	35.8	57.9		46.1	48.6	23.8	52.6		40.8	$13,964	$2,128	$11,836
Dover Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	135 College Street	Dover	72837	Pope County	Dover School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 331-2702	455	30	15.0	61.5%	410 (90.1%)	4 (0.9%)	18 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	21 (4.6%)	85.9	45^th of 491 public elementary schools	90.8%		81.6	72^nd of 495 public elementary schools	85.5%	27	50.8	63.1			58.2	49.3	57.9			54.4	67.7	61.1			63.8	66.1	69.5			68.2	$11,850	$1,698	$10,152
Dwight Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	1300 West Second Place	Russellville	72801	Pope County	Russellville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 968-3967	234	17	14.1	82.5%	129 (55.1%)	8 (3.4%)	67 (28.6%)	10 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (8.5%)	25.2	398^th of 491 public elementary schools	18.9%		33.9	347^th of 495 public elementary schools	29.9%	51	16.2	35.0			26.0	29.7	32.5			31.2	27.0	32.5			29.9	21.6	40.0			31.2	$15,296	$2,572	$12,725
Sequoyah Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	1601 West 12th Street	Russellville	72801	Pope County	Russellville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 968-2134	542	32	16.9	54.6%	365 (67.3%)	22 (4.1%)	100 (18.5%)	11 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.1%)	38 (7.0%)	77.7	94^th of 491 public elementary schools	80.9%		85.7	56^th of 495 public elementary schools	88.7%	38	50.9	59.4			54.8	50.0	55.2			52.4	44.6	67.7			55.3	53.6	72.9			62.5	$11,903	$928	$10,975

Frequently Asked Questions about Lamar Elementary School

Is Lamar Elementary School a good school?

Lamar Elementary School ranks 221^st of 491 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Lamar Elementary School?

Students at Lamar Elementary School are 89% White, 6% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

How many students attend Lamar Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 590 students attended Lamar Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Lamar Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Lamar Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lamar Middle School
High : Lamar High School

What district is Lamar Elementary School in?

Lamar School District

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2025–26 ATLAS test scoresJul 13, 2026

2024–25 graduation ratesMar 5, 2026

2019–20 through 2023–24 school spending dataJan 6, 2026

2017–18 through 2024–25 dropout ratesJan 6, 2026

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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