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Amarillo Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 36 public preschools serving 14,677 students in Amarillo Independent School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public pre schools in Texas.
Public Preschools in Amarillo Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
55 Schools
4,160 Schools
# Students
30,342 Students
2,149,057 Students
# Teachers
2,087 Teachers
145,828 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Amarillo Independent School District, which is ranked #494 of all 1,201 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has increased from 87% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#496 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
46%
Graduation Rate
89%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.63
# American Indian Students
143 Students
6,271 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
1,489 Students
101,834 Students
% Asian Students
5%
5%
# Hispanic Students
14,226 Students
1,176,418 Students
% Hispanic Students
47%
55%
# Black Students
3,139 Students
272,676 Students
% Black Students
10%
13%
# White Students
10,346 Students
518,439 Students
% White Students
34%
24%
# Hawaiian Students
38 Students
3,307 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
961 Students
70,112 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1,799
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
2,145
312,864
# Students in 1st Grade:
2,177
322,478
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2,252
312,011
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2,294
297,169
# Students in 4th Grade:
2,248
292,774
# Students in 5th Grade:
2,176
258,012
# Students in 6th Grade:
2,227
33,963
# Students in 7th Grade:
2,241
14,142
# Students in 8th Grade:
2,296
13,239
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,524
6,508
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,216
6,072
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,887
5,253
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,860
5,297
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,486 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,573 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$379 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$412 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,486
$13,417
Spending / Student
$13,573
$14,148
Best Amarillo Independent School District Public Preschools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Woodlands Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2501 N Coulter
Amarillo, TX 79106
(806) 326-5800
Amarillo, TX 79106
(806) 326-5800
Grades: PK-4
| 455 students
Rank: #22.
Sleepy Hollow Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3435 Reeder
Amarillo, TX 79121
(806) 326-5300
Amarillo, TX 79121
(806) 326-5300
Grades: PK-5
| 517 students
Rank: #33.
Windsor Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6700 Hyde Pkwy
Amarillo, TX 79109
(806) 326-5700
Amarillo, TX 79109
(806) 326-5700
Grades: PK-5
| 442 students
Rank: #44.
Belmar Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6324 Adirondack
Amarillo, TX 79106
(806) 326-4050
Amarillo, TX 79106
(806) 326-4050
Grades: PK-5
| 360 students
Rank: #55.
Wolflin Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2026 S Hughes
Amarillo, TX 79109
(806) 371-5790
Amarillo, TX 79109
(806) 371-5790
Grades: PK-5
| 311 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Puckett Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6700 Oakhurst
Amarillo, TX 79109
(806) 326-5050
Amarillo, TX 79109
(806) 326-5050
Grades: PK-5
| 344 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Whittier Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2004 N Marrs
Amarillo, TX 79107
(806) 326-5600
Amarillo, TX 79107
(806) 326-5600
Grades: PK-5
| 453 students
Rank: #88.
Emerson Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 N Cleveland
Amarillo, TX 79107
(806) 326-4350
Amarillo, TX 79107
(806) 326-4350
Grades: PK-5
| 484 students
Rank: #99.
Glenwood Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2407 S Houston
Amarillo, TX 79103
(806) 326-4450
Amarillo, TX 79103
(806) 326-4450
Grades: PK-5
| 433 students
Rank: #1010.
Pleasant Valley Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4413 River Dr
Amarillo, TX 79108
(806) 326-5000
Amarillo, TX 79108
(806) 326-5000
Grades: PK-5
| 214 students
Rank: #1111.
Tradewind Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4300 Williams
Amarillo, TX 79118
(806) 326-5500
Amarillo, TX 79118
(806) 326-5500
Grades: PK-5
| 699 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Paramount Terrace Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3906 Cougar Dr
Amarillo, TX 79109
(806) 326-4950
Amarillo, TX 79109
(806) 326-4950
Grades: PK-5
| 320 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
South Georgia Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5018 Susan Dr
Amarillo, TX 79110
(806) 326-5350
Amarillo, TX 79110
(806) 326-5350
Grades: PK-5
| 395 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Sunrise Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5123 E 14th
Amarillo, TX 79104
(806) 326-5450
Amarillo, TX 79104
(806) 326-5450
Grades: PK-5
| 266 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Western Plateau Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4927 Shawnee
Amarillo, TX 79109
(806) 326-5550
Amarillo, TX 79109
(806) 326-5550
Grades: PK-5
| 431 students
Rank: #1616.
Coronado Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3210 Wimberly Rd
Amarillo, TX 79109
(806) 354-4600
Amarillo, TX 79109
(806) 354-4600
Grades: PK-5
| 418 students
Rank: #1717.
Olsen Park Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2409 Anna
Amarillo, TX 79106
(806) 326-4900
Amarillo, TX 79106
(806) 326-4900
Grades: PK-5
| 426 students
Rank: #1818.
Avondale Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1500 Avondale
Amarillo, TX 79106
(806) 326-4000
Amarillo, TX 79106
(806) 326-4000
Grades: PK-5
| 548 students
Rank: #1919.
Wills Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3500 W 11th
Amarillo, TX 79106
(806) 326-5650
Amarillo, TX 79106
(806) 326-5650
Grades: PK-5
| 518 students
Rank: #2020.
Ridgecrest Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5306 W 37th
Amarillo, TX 79109
(806) 326-5100
Amarillo, TX 79109
(806) 326-5100
Grades: PK-5
| 412 students
Rank: #2121.
South Lawn Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4719 S Bowie
Amarillo, TX 79110
(806) 326-5401
Amarillo, TX 79110
(806) 326-5401
Grades: PK-5
| 327 students
Rank: #2222.
Bivins Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1500 S Fannin
Amarillo, TX 79102
(806) 326-4100
Amarillo, TX 79102
(806) 326-4100
Grades: PK-5
| 439 students
Rank: #2323.
Forest Hill Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3515 Amarillo Blvd E
Amarillo, TX 79107
(806) 326-4400
Amarillo, TX 79107
(806) 326-4400
Grades: PK-5
| 494 students
Rank: #2424.
Eastridge Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1314 Evergreen
Amarillo, TX 79107
(806) 326-4300
Amarillo, TX 79107
(806) 326-4300
Grades: PK-5
| 596 students
Rank: #2525.
Landergin Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3209 S Taylor
Amarillo, TX 79110
(806) 326-4650
Amarillo, TX 79110
(806) 326-4650
Grades: PK-5
| 236 students
Rank: #2626.
Humphrey's Highland Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3900 E 13th
Amarillo, TX 79104
(806) 326-4550
Amarillo, TX 79104
(806) 326-4550
Grades: PK-5
| 509 students
Rank: #2727.
Park Hills Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
119 N E 15th
Amarillo, TX 79107
(806) 326-4750
Amarillo, TX 79107
(806) 326-4750
Grades: PK-5
| 262 students
Rank: #2828.
Rogers Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
920 N Mirror
Amarillo, TX 79107
(806) 326-5150
Amarillo, TX 79107
(806) 326-5150
Grades: PK-5
| 497 students
Rank: #2929.
Lamar Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3800 Lipscomb
Amarillo, TX 79110
(806) 326-4600
Amarillo, TX 79110
(806) 326-4600
Grades: PK-5
| 314 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Mesa Verde Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4011 Beaver
Amarillo, TX 79107
(806) 326-4800
Amarillo, TX 79107
(806) 326-4800
Grades: PK-5
| 395 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Sanborn Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 S Roberts
Amarillo, TX 79102
(806) 326-5250
Amarillo, TX 79102
(806) 326-5250
Grades: PK-5
| 386 students
Rank: #3232.
San Jacinto Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3400 W 4th
Amarillo, TX 79106
(806) 326-5200
Amarillo, TX 79106
(806) 326-5200
Grades: PK-5
| 441 students
Rank: #3333.
Oak Dale Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2711 S Hill
Amarillo, TX 79103
(806) 326-4850
Amarillo, TX 79103
(806) 326-4850
Grades: PK-5
| 349 students
Rank: #3434.
Lawndale Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2215 S Bivins
Amarillo, TX 79103
(806) 326-4700
Amarillo, TX 79103
(806) 326-4700
Grades: PK-5
| 353 students
Rank: #3535.
Hamlet Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
705 Sycamore
Amarillo, TX 79107
(806) 326-4500
Amarillo, TX 79107
(806) 326-4500
Grades: PK-5
| 295 students
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