Lamar Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-4

1000 S 5th Ave, Denison, TX

Denison Independent School District

425 Students

B+

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Mrs Gena Jackson

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1

Math Proficiency
40%

Reading Proficiency
48%

B+

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

48%

Math Proficiency

40%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 14:1 Teachers 31	Full Time Teachers 31
Teachers in First or Second Year 9.8%

Test Scores

Equity

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GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

418:1

Student Diversity

Male 51.6%	Female 48.4%
White 55.8%	Hispanic 20.5%
Two or more races 12.9%	Black 8.8%
Native American 1.9%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

4/17/2025

Great school and school district. My kids have great teachers and their learning has excelled.

5.0 parent

2/26/2018

Great experience all around! We’ve had four kids go to Lamar and we love the school and staff!

5.0 parent

3/18/2016

My daughter wakes up every morning excited to go to school. Her reading level is well beyond that of her peers. They make sure she isn't stifled by her actual grade level by providing extra curriculum so she can keep improving. The staff is very friendly and helpful in solving any issues. They use e...

5.0 parent

10/21/2010

Just a little note my children have been attending Lamar for 4 years now. I would like to say that the staff are very helpful in all areas. They really care.

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Median Lot Size

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Lamar Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-4 in Denison, TX, in the Denison neighborhood, and is served by the Denison Independent School District in Texas. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 425 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 40% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 48% are proficient in reading. Lamar Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $296,562. Discover additional schools in the area, like GRAYSON COUNTY JJAEP - DENISON, Pathways High School, Scott Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Denison has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Lamar Elementary School.

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