South Elementary School (Closed 2021)

2000 S 8th
Lamesa, TX 79331
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 513 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, 
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
513 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TX)
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
85%
53%
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Black
3%
13%
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White
11%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.27
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Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
6%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend South Elementary School?
513 students attend South Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of South Elementary School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Elementary School?
South Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does South Elementary School offer ?
South Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is South Elementary School part of?
South Elementary School is part of Lamesa Independent School District.

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