Hamlet Elementary School

705 Sycamore
Amarillo, TX 79107
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Serving 290 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hamlet 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (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 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 290 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : Bottom 50% in TX
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hamlet Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

School Overview

Hamlet Elementary School's student population of 290 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
290 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Motto
Our mission is to graduate every student prepared for life and success beyond high school

School Rankings

Hamlet Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hamlet Elementary School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
#7907 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
10-14%
44%
20-24%
51%
≤10%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
6%
Hispanic
21%
53%
Black
56%
13%
White
12%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.63
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hamlet Elementary School's ranking?
Hamlet Elementary School is ranked #7907 out of 8,096 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Hamlet Elementary School?
290 students attend Hamlet Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Hamlet Elementary School students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hamlet Elementary School?
Hamlet Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hamlet Elementary School offer ?
Hamlet Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Hamlet Elementary School part of?
Hamlet Elementary School is part of Amarillo Independent School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 290 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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