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LAMAR CISD

Texas · Public School District
44
Schools
41,814
Students
$15,321
Per-Pupil Spend
+7% nat'l
47.6%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
94.6%
Graduation Rate
+8.1pp vs nat'l
District Overview

LAMAR CISD is a public school district in Texas serving 41,814 students across 44 schools. It includes 28 elementary, 6 middle, 8 high schools. Its graduation rate of 94.6% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $15,321 is near the national average for a US public school district. 48% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 46/100.

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All Schools (44)
Elementary Schools28 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
BEASLEY ELPK–05366
BENTLEY ELPK–051,135
BESS CAMPBELL ELKG–05454
BOWIE ELPK–05466
CORA THOMAS ELPK–05601
DON CARTER ELPK–05913
FLETCHER MORGAN ELPK–05722
FROST ELPK–051,046
H F MCNEILL ELPK–05821
HUGGINS ELPK–05893
IRMA DRU HUTCHISON ELPK–05554
JACKSON ELKG–05293
JANE LONG ELPK–05579
JOE HUBENAK ELPK–051,214
JOHN ARREDONDO ELPK–05695
JUDGE JAMES C ADOLPHUS ELPK–05971
KATHLEEN JOERGER LINDSEY ELPK–051,131
MANFORD WILLIAMS ELPK–05706
MEYER ELPK–05704
SMITH ELPK–05368
STEPHEN F AUSTIN ELPK–05652
SUSANNA DICKINSON ELPK–05547
T L PINK ELPK–05486
TAMARRON ELPK–051,069
TAYLOR RAY ELPK–05560
THOMAS R CULVER ELPK–051,011
TRAVIS ELKG–05426
WILLIAM VELASQUEZPK–05497
Middle Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
BRISCOE J H06–081,914
DEAN LEAMAN J H SCHOOL06–082,191
GEORGE J H06–081,173
HARRY WRIGHT J H06–081,316
LAMAR J H06–081,246
READING J H06–081,588
High Schools8 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
ALTERNATIVE LEARNING CENTER05–12120
B F TERRY H S08–121,739
FORT BEND CO ALTER08–1219
FOSTER H S09–122,388
FULSHEAR H S08–122,464
GEORGE RANCH H S09–122,511
JUVENILE DETENT CTR06–1237
LAMAR CONS H S08–121,762
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
DR THOMAS E RANDLE H S08–111,246
JUAN SEGUIN EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTERPK–PK220
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,321Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
36%
52%
State
35.8%
Local (property tax)
52.5%
Federal
11.8%

Funding is shared between state (36%) and local sources (52%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
44
Schools
41,814
Students
48%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate94.6%
Opportunity Score46/100
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
94.6% graduation rate — 8.1 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 44 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in LAMAR CISD?
LAMAR CISD has 44 public schools, serving a total of 41,814 students.
What is the graduation rate for LAMAR CISD?
The graduation rate is 94.6%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does LAMAR CISD spend per student?
LAMAR CISD spends $15,321 per pupil — 7% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in LAMAR CISD?
48% of students in LAMAR CISD qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in LAMAR CISD?
No, LAMAR CISD does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does LAMAR CISD serve?
LAMAR CISD serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for LAMAR CISD?
The median opportunity score across schools in LAMAR CISD is 46/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.