Enrollment
281
Elementary
DISTRICT 267 · STATE 315
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·LAMAR R-I·NCES 291785002720
EAST ELEM.
1600 E 12TH ST, LAMAR, MO 64759 · (417) 681-0613 · Barton County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL281 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
12.1:1
23 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 11.9:1 · STATE 12.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
60%
168 students
DISTRICT 53% · STATE 54%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 50 | 18% |
| Kindergarten | 70 | 25% |
| Grade 1 | 88 | 31% |
| Grade 2 | 73 | 26% |
Student demographics
16%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 22% · STATE 52% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within LAMAR R-I. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Where EAST ELEM. ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 281 | #755 of 1,294 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.1:1 | #325 of 950 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 16.0% | #753 of 953 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 59.8% | #463 of 1,165 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +1.8% | #218 of 251 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
281
+38 (+16%) vs 2020
-11% since 2000-01, when it was 316
Student : Teacher
12.1:1
was 12.8:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 281 | 23.3 | 12.1:1 | 60% (168) |
| 2023-24 | 273 | 21.4 | 12.7:1 | 59% (161) |
| 2022-23 | 275 | 20.9 | 13.1:1 | 56% (155) |
| 2020-21 | 243 | 19 | 12.8:1 | 60% (147) |
| 2017-18 | 276 | 19.5 | 14.2:1 | 65% (179) |
| 2015-16 | 255 | 19 | 13.4:1 | 59% (150) |
| 2010-11 | 330 | 19 | 17.4:1 | 56% (185) |
| 2000-01 | 316 | 21 | 15.1:1 | 0% (0) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for EAST ELEM..
About EAST ELEM.
EAST ELEM., located in LAMAR, Missouri, is a mid-sized elementary school. The school counted 281 students in 2024-25, covering pre-K through 2.
EAST ELEM. reports to LAMAR R-I, which has 4 schools and 1,158 students.
At EAST ELEM., 91% of students are White. The remaining students are 5% Hispanic and 2% multiracial. Census estimates put Barton County at about 91% White, close to the school's figure. Measured by the diversity index, the student body scores 16%.
The student-to-teacher ratio at EAST ELEM. is 12.1:1, based on 23.3 full-time-equivalent teachers. The 12.4:1 average for elementary schools in Missouri is close to this figure. Lunch program data show 60% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price meals. Public schools in Barton County average 51%.
American Community Survey estimates for Barton County show that median household income comes to about $51,635, roughly 17% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 17%. The county's public schools total 10, with about 1,593 students.
Measured in a straight line, LAMAR MIDDLE is about 1.4 miles from EAST ELEM.. The five-mile area around EAST ELEM. holds 3 other public schools.
EAST ELEM. falls in the Rural: Distant locale category, used for schools in rural territory some distance from an urban area.
In 2020-21, EAST ELEM. enrolled 243 students. By 2024-25, that number had grown to 281.
This page collects posts and questions about EAST ELEM., such as open houses, carpools, and field trips. Current and former families are welcome to add their experience.
Barton County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
11,690
Census ACS
Median income
$51,635
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
17%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
17%
Below federal line
Schools in county
10
1,593 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in LAMAR R-I
- LAMAR HIGHHigh · 369 students
- LAMAR MIDDLEMiddle · 255 students
- LAMAR ELEM.Elementary · 253 students
- LAMAR CAREERTECHNICAL CENTERHigh
- LOCKWOOD SPECL. EDUC. COOP.Combined
Other schools in LAMAR
- LAMAR HIGHHigh · 369 students
- LAMAR MIDDLEMiddle · 255 students
- LAMAR ELEM.Elementary · 253 students
- LAMAR CAREERTECHNICAL CENTERHigh
Nearby schools
- LAMAR MIDDLE1.4 mi · 255
- LAMAR ELEM.1.5 mi · 253
- LAMAR HIGH1.6 mi · 369
- JASPER CO. ELEM.11.0 mi · 241
- Jasper Co. High School11.0 mi · 213
- GOLDEN CITY ELEM.11.3 mi · 76
Frequently asked questions
About EAST ELEM.How many students attend EAST ELEM.?
EAST ELEM. enrolls approximately 281 students in grades PK-02.
What age range does EAST ELEM. serve?
EAST ELEM. serves students from grade PK through grade 02.
What is the student-teacher ratio at EAST ELEM.?
The student-to-teacher ratio at EAST ELEM. is approximately 12.1:1 (23 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at EAST ELEM.?
At EAST ELEM., the student body is approximately 91% White, 5% Hispanic, 2% Two or more.
Who oversees EAST ELEM.?
EAST ELEM. is overseen by LAMAR R-I in Barton County.
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