Lamar School District No. Re-2

210 W Pearl
Lamar, CO 81052-3173
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Lamar School District No. Re-2 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,463 students in Lamar School District No. Re-2. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
Public Schools in Lamar School District No. Re-2 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,916 Schools
# Students
1,463 Students
867,675 Students
# Teachers
98 Teachers
52,832 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Lamar School District No. Re-2, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 176 school districts in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CO)
#124 out of 179 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
22%
33%
29%
45%
(20-21)
10-14%
29%
92%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.50
0.62
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
62%
36%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
35%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,475 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,473. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,396 is less than the state median of $15,791. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CO)
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,475
$15,473
Spending / Student
$10,396
$15,791

Best Lamar School District No. Re-2 Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alta Vista Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8785 Cr Ll
Lamar, CO 81052
(719) 336-2154
Gr: K-6 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Lamar High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1900 Thunder Drive
Lamar, CO 81052
(719) 336-3488
Gr: 9-12 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #33.
Parkview Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1105 Parkview
Lamar, CO 81052
(719) 336-7413
Gr: 3-5 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #44.
Lamar Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
104 West Park
Lamar, CO 81052
(719) 336-7436
Gr: 6-8 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: n/an/a
510 Savage Avenue
Lamar, CO 81052
(719) 336-2022
Gr: PK | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: n/an/a
510 South 9th Street
Lamar, CO 81052
(719) 336-7764
Gr: K-2 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 69%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Lamar School District No. Re-2?
Lamar School District No. Re-2 manages 6 public schools serving 1,463 students.
What is the rank of Lamar School District No. Re-2?
Lamar School District No. Re-2 is ranked #122 out of 176 school districts in Colorado (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Colorado school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lamar School District No. Re-2?
62% of Lamar School District No. Re-2 students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lamar School District No. Re-2?
Lamar School District No. Re-2 has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What is Lamar School District No. Re-2's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,396 is less than the state median of $15,791. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,463 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : 92% (Top 5% in CO)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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