Lamar El
Denison, TX · Denison ISD
Regular public school · Grades PK-4 · City, small
2,706th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 39%· Stable
1000 S FIFTH AVE, Denison, TX 75020
(903)462-7400NCES ID 481671001438Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Lamar El 2,706th 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 39% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 41th in 2019 to 39th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 150 students tested · no science: TX tests it in grades 5, 8 and 11, and this school ends at grade 4
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 468 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 65.7% | 53.4% | ▼ 12.3 pts | |
| Hispanic | 11.1% | 23.9% | ▲ 12.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 7.5% | 12.4% | ▲ 4.9 pts | |
| Black | 11.4% | 8.3% | ▼ 3.1 pts | |
| American Indian | 4.2% | 1.9% | ▼ 2.3 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 $225K in zip 75020 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2012
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 Denison ISD district in Denison, Texas.
Is Lamar El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Lamar El 2,706th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 39% 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?
White 53%, Hispanic 24%, Two or more races 12%, Black 8% (468 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Lamar El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 75020 is $225K 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.