Allen Dean Lamar Elementary School

8680 W Hammer Ln
Las Vegas, NV 89149
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 467 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Allen Dean Lamar Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 467 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : Top 50% in NV
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 30%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Allen Dean Lamar Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Allen Dean Lamar Elementary School's student population of 467 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
467 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

Allen Dean Lamar Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 692 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Allen Dean Lamar Elementary School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NV)
#252 out of 692 schools
(Top 50%)
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29%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Allen Dean Lamar Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Nevada by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Allen Dean Lamar Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Nevada by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Allen Dean Lamar Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Nevada by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
18:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
3%
6%
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Hispanic
30%
44%
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Black
12%
12%
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White
45%
28%
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Hawaiian
1%
2%
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Two or more races
9%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.69
This chart displays the diversity score of Allen Dean Lamar Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Nevada by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
79%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
7%
3%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Allen Dean Lamar Elementary School's ranking?
Allen Dean Lamar Elementary School is ranked #252 out of 692 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% NV state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
How many students attend Allen Dean Lamar Elementary School?
467 students attend Allen Dean Lamar Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Allen Dean Lamar Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Allen Dean Lamar Elementary School?
Allen Dean Lamar Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 18:1.
What grades does Allen Dean Lamar Elementary School offer ?
Allen Dean Lamar Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Allen Dean Lamar Elementary School part of?
Allen Dean Lamar Elementary School is part of Clark County School District.
In what neighborhood is Allen Dean Lamar Elementary School located?
Allen Dean Lamar Elementary School is located in the Centennial Hills neighborhood of Las Vegas, NV. There are 12 other public schools located in Centennial Hills.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 467 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 30%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

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