Lamar El
Amarillo, TX · Amarillo ISD
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · City, midsize
2,852nd of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 35%▼ Declining
3800 LIPSCOMB, Amarillo, TX 79110
(806)326-4600NCES ID 480813000161Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Lamar El 2,852nd of 4,406 Texas elementary schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 35% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 76th in 2019 to 35th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 103 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 286 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 36.7% | 43.4% | ▲ 6.7 pts | |
| White | 46.6% | 37.1% | ▼ 9.5 pts | |
| Black | 11.9% | 12.2% | ▲ 0.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.9% | 4.9% | ▲ 3.0 pts | |
| Asian | 2.3% | 2.4% | ▲ 0.1 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.6% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.6 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $173K in zip 79110 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Lamar El
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What school district is Lamar El in?
Lamar El is part of the Amarillo ISD district in Amarillo, Texas.
Is Lamar El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Lamar El 2,852nd of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 35% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Lamar El?
Hispanic 43%, White 37%, Black 12%, Two or more races 5% (286 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Lamar El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 79110 is $173K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.