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Lamar Elementary School vs. North Star Elementary School

Should you attend Lamar Elementary School or North Star 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.
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School Overview

School
Lamar Elementary School
1440 E Cliff Dr
El Paso, TX 79902
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
North Star Elementary School
5950 Sean Haggerty
El Paso, TX 79924
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
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 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
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).
Serving 493 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, North Star Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 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 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
283 students
493 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lamar Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at North Star Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
60% | 40%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lamar Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at North Star Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
37 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lamar Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at North Star Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
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 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at North Star Elementary School 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 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1903 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 30%)
#820 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lamar Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of North Star Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
55-59%
(Top 20% in TX)
69%
(Top 10% in TX)
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at North Star Elementary School 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.
55-59%
(Top 30% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
69%
(Top 20% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at North Star Elementary School 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.
50-59%
(Top 30% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-64%
(Top 20% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at North Star Elementary School 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.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Lamar Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of North Star Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
16
1
Kindergarten Students
33
58
Grade 1 Students
52
84
Grade 2 Students
51
85
Grade 3 Students
40
83
Grade 4 Students
44
100
Grade 5 Students
47
82

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
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 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at North Star Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Ysleta Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2015-16 school year.
% Hispanic
96%
91%
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 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at North Star Elementary School, 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 2023-24 school year.
% Black
1%
4%
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 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at North Star Elementary School, 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 2023-24 school year.
% White
2%
4%
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 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at North Star Elementary School, 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 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at North Star Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races 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.
0.08
0.17
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 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of North Star Elementary School, 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 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
70%
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 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at North Star Elementary School, 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 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
(22-23 School Year Data)
3%
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.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at North Star Elementary School, 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 2023-24 school year.
 
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