Tel:
(214)369-9201 
Grades: K - 5 | 402 students 
Lamplighter is a school that consistently strives to promote a high degree of excellence in the teaching and learning of those basic and academic skills needed to cope successfully with the demands of contemporary society.
At Lamplighter, learning is believed to be a lifelong endeavor.
To that end, the Lamplighter community tries to build a sense of trust, where students feel free to express and test their views and can come to enjoy learning for its own intrinsic worth.
All children are expected and encouraged to develop and perform at their highest potential.
The school is committed to fostering a sensitive environment that supports the development of self-confidence and self-reliance as well as the nurturing of creativity and critical thought.
These goals are accomplished in a warm and caring atmosphere.
We value individuality and encourage all children to reach their potential, while respecting their similarities and differences.
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) Other school association(s) |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten - 5 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 402 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 28% (TX School Avg.: 34%) |
| Students by Grade |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 52 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 5:1 (National school avg.: 13:1) |
Nearby Schools:
The nearest high school is The Hockaday School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is The Wise Academy (0.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is The Hockaday School (0.6 miles away)
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