We are military. This school is as good as DODDS schools. The principal Mrs. Mirelles is the best, along with the teachers and everyone who make this a great school for our children.
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Posted by a parent on 06/16/08
Lamar has been a great experience for my daughter. This school provides computers for all the classes and has 3 computer labs. This is the best way to keep up with todays technology. PE really gets the students moving. My daughter is always talking what she did in class, p.e., library or computer.
... Read more She just adores her teacher M.H. This school offers an afterschool library and computer program that is excellent for the students and parents. Lamar Elementary has a wonderful staff and principal. Every time I visit Lamar I feel very welcomed. I would recommend this school to everybody. I understand and appreciate the extra efforts made in keeping my daughter safe at all times. GO LAMAR MUSTANGS! Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/31/07
I had a son at Lamar Elementary and throughout his three years there, the quality of education he received was outstanding. The Accelerated Reading Program at Lamar encouraged him to take on reading full time and the incentives such as the AR Store, blue slips and treasure box all contributed to his
... Read more desire to come to school and strive to be a better student. The faculty and staff made me feel comfortable leaving my son in their care. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/28/07
This is a great school. They have such a wonderful staff that has been so caring and involved in my daughter's education. I encourage people to take their children to Lamar. It is a top notch school.
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Posted by a parent on 06/27/07
Lamar is a terrific school. It has a wonderful and awesome staff who really care about the students and their well being. It is a family atmosphere and everybody cares about everybody there. My daughter is about to go to 1st grade next year at Lamar, and she has been here since she was in Pre-K 3 program.
... Read more Lamar is absolutely the best elementary school around Kingsville. I would recommand it to anyone that has children. Read less
Posted by a staff on 05/24/07
Lamar is an innovative school that provided my child with so many programs to meet her needs. From the Accelerated Reader Program, to the extended library hours, to the Waterford Reading, Math and Science Program, they all helped my child academically succeed.
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Posted by a parent on 03/26/06
This school has the greatest, caring staff members. They were always there for my child helping her excell in the area of reading. They have a great AR program and I was impressed with the technology at the school. They have a wonderful after school parent program in the library.
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Posted by a parent on 12/27/05
I am parent of past students at Lamar Elementary School,right now my children are studying in other school, of course they are eight years old bat they don t forget the beautifuls moments that they have lived there and me neither.
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Kingsville schools — Lamar Elementary School is located at 631 E Fordyce Avenue, Kingsville TX 78363. 631 E Fordyce Avenue is in the 78363 ZIP code in Kingsville, TX The school district for Lamar Elementary School is the Kingsville Independent School District. Lamar Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels PK - 1.
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