Overview
LAMAR EL is a public primary in MIDLAND, Texas. The school enrolls 604 students. It is part of the MIDLAND ISD district. The school operates as a charter school.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Texas state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
86% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
DistrictMIDLAND ISD
County48329
CityMIDLAND
ZIP79701
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID483057003444
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment604
White0.2%
Hispanic / Latino76.1%
Black / African American1.1%
Asian9.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native11.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.7%
Two or More Races1.5%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %86%
State Avg64%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)