Serving 384 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, San Jacinto Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower 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 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 384 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
San Jacinto Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
San Jacinto Elementary School's student population of 384 students has declined by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
384 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
San Jacinto Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of San Jacinto Elementary School is 0.64, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5791 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
52%
53%
Black
21%
13%
White
22%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is San Jacinto Elementary School's ranking?
San Jacinto Elementary School is ranked #5791 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend San Jacinto Elementary School?
384 students attend San Jacinto Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of San Jacinto Elementary School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 21% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of San Jacinto Elementary School?
San Jacinto Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does San Jacinto Elementary School offer ?
San Jacinto Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is San Jacinto Elementary School part of?
San Jacinto Elementary School is part of Amarillo Independent School District.
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