Lamar Elementary

Lamar Elementary operates as a tight-knit primary school in Jonesborough, Tennessee, run under Washington County. Current enrollment sits at 391 students spanning grades pre-K through 8.

Washington County comprises 14 schools with combined enrollment of 7,969 students; Lamar Elementary is among them.

On the student-mix side, Lamar Elementary shows that nearly all students (88%) are White. Beyond that, the school lists 7% multiracial, 4% Hispanic. Compared to Washington County overall, the school's racial mix sits in roughly the same range.

Around the school, census data for Washington County shows median household income runs about $62,809, roughly 34% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate sits near 9%. Across Washington County's 30 public schools (combined enrollment of about 15,787 students), Lamar Elementary is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is David Crockett High School, roughly 3.6 miles away. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a ten-mile radius, suggesting a relatively low-density school footprint.

The campus sits in a small-town setting.

Looking at the recent track record. Over the past 7-year window, the student count edged down 20%: 489 students in 2018 compared to 391 in 2025. Over the same period, the White share ticked down from 93% to 88%.

On allk12, recent activity here tends to focus on sports schedules, lunch menu changes, and school spirit week. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.