East Elementary School serves 281 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 281 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Attendance Zone: EAST ELEM.'s attendance zone covers the entire school district in Lamar, MO, encompassing approximately 196.5 square miles, with typical drive times to the school ranging from 15 to 20 minutes and an average distance of 8.1 miles to the edge of the zone, reaching up to 13.1 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
East Elementary School's student population of 281 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
281 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Lamar Public Schools, Better Schools Build Better Communities.
School Rankings
The diversity score of East Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
5%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
White
92%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.9%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend East Elementary School?
281 students attend East Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of East Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of East Elementary School?
East Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does East Elementary School offer ?
East Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is East Elementary School part of?
East Elementary School is part of Lamar R-I School District.
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