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Ramona El Stem Academy vs. Lamar Elementary School

Should you attend Ramona El Stem Academy or Lamar Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Ramona El Stem Academy
351 Nichols Rd
El Paso, TX 79915
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Lamar Elementary School
1440 E Cliff Dr
El Paso, TX 79902
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Ramona El Stem Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)

Lamar Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 5%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 428 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ramona El Stem Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 283 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lamar Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
428 students
283 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ramona El Stem Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lamar Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ramona El Stem Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lamar Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
20 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ramona El Stem Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lamar Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Ramona El Stem Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Ysleta Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lamar Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the El Paso Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1041 out of 8188 schools in TX
(Top 20%)
#2387 out of 8188 schools in TX
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ramona El Stem Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lamar Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
65-69%
(Top 20% in TX)(22-23 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Top 50% in TX)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ramona El Stem Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Ysleta Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lamar Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the El Paso Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
65-69%
(Top 20% in TX)
55-59%
(Top 30% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ramona El Stem Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Ysleta Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lamar Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the El Paso Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-59%
(Top 30% in TX)
50-59%
(Top 30% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ramona El Stem Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Ysleta Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lamar Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the El Paso Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Ramona El Stem Academy by grade.
This chart displays the students of Lamar Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
16
Kindergarten Students
53
33
Grade 1 Students
67
52
Grade 2 Students
82
51
Grade 3 Students
72
40
Grade 4 Students
74
44
Grade 5 Students
80
47

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Lamar Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the El Paso Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Hispanic
98%
96%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Ramona El Stem Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Ysleta Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lamar Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the El Paso Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Ramona El Stem Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Ysleta Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lamar Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the El Paso Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Ramona El Stem Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Ysleta Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lamar Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the El Paso Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
n/a
0.04
0.08
This chart showcases the diversity score of Ramona El Stem Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Ysleta Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lamar Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the El Paso Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
94%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Ramona El Stem Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Ysleta Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Lamar Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the El Paso Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Ramona El Stem Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Ysleta Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Lamar Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the El Paso Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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