Willie Melton Sr Elementary School serves 635 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 635 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Willie Melton Sr Elementary School's student population of 635 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
635 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Willie Melton Sr Elementary School is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
19%
6%
Hispanic
28%
54%
Black
21%
13%
White
28%
24%
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Willie Melton Sr Elementary School?
635 students attend Willie Melton Sr Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
28% of Willie Melton Sr Elementary School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 21% of students are Black, 19% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Willie Melton Sr Elementary School?
Willie Melton Sr Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Willie Melton Sr Elementary School offer ?
Willie Melton Sr Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Willie Melton Sr Elementary School part of?
Willie Melton Sr Elementary School is part of Lamar CISD School District.
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