At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 413
294
Total Enrollment
State avg: 70%
99%+28.9pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
14.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level
Overview
LAMAR MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in LAMAR, Arkansas. The school enrolls 294 students. It is part of the LAMAR SCHOOL DISTRICT district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Arkansas state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
14:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
99% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictLAMAR SCHOOL DISTRICT
County5071
CityLAMAR
ZIP72846
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID050870000994
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment294
White85.0%
Hispanic / Latino8.5%
Black / African American1.0%
Asian0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races4.4%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
85.0%
Hispanic
8.5%
Black
1.0%
Asian
0.3%
Two+
4.4%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
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.