Serving 325 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, South Lawn Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher 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 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 325 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: South Lawn Elementary serves the southern part of Amarillo, TX, covering an area of approximately 1.1 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with distances varying from about 1.2 miles to a maximum of 5.7 miles from the school to the edge of the zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
South Lawn Elementary School's student population of 325 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
325 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Our mission is to graduate every student prepared for life and success beyond high school
School Rankings
South Lawn Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Lawn 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
#2600 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
45%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
39%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.9%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Lawn Elementary School's ranking?
South Lawn Elementary School is ranked #2600 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend South Lawn Elementary School?
325 students attend South Lawn Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of South Lawn Elementary School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South Lawn Elementary School?
South Lawn Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does South Lawn Elementary School offer ?
South Lawn Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is South Lawn Elementary School part of?
South Lawn Elementary School is part of Amarillo Independent School District.
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