Serving 404 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sanborn 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 404 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sanborn Elementary serves the eastern part of Amarillo, TX, covering an area of approximately 1.4 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest distance from the school to the edge of the zone being about 1.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sanborn Elementary School's student population of 404 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
404 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Motto
Our mission is to graduate every student prepared for life and success beyond high school
School Rankings
Sanborn 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 Sanborn Elementary School is 0.25, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#5247 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
86%
54%
Black
3%
13%
White
9%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.8%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sanborn Elementary School's ranking?
Sanborn Elementary School is ranked #5247 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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Sanborn Elementary School?
404 students attend Sanborn Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Sanborn Elementary School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sanborn Elementary School?
Sanborn Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sanborn Elementary School offer ?
Sanborn Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Sanborn Elementary School part of?
Sanborn Elementary School is part of Amarillo Independent School District.
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