Amarillo Independent School District

7200 I 40 W
Amarillo, TX 79106-2598
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

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 2025 school year, there are 36 public preschools serving 14,250 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 52% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 68% 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
4,192 Schools
# Students
29,729 Students
2,151,418 Students
# Teachers
2,054 Teachers
147,942 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Amarillo Independent School District, which is ranked #478 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#470 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 50%)
48%
44%
51%
51%
47%
46%
90%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.65
0.63
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
5%
5%
% Hispanic
47%
55%
% Black
10%
13%
% White
34%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,743 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,853 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$379 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$412 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,743
$13,387
Spending / Student
$13,853
$14,116

Best Amarillo Independent School District Public Preschools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Woodlands Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2501 N Coulter
Amarillo, TX 79106
(806) 326-5800
Gr: PK-4 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Sleepy Hollow Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3435 Reeder
Amarillo, TX 79121
(806) 326-5300
Gr: PK-5 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Windsor Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6700 Hyde Pkwy
Amarillo, TX 79109
(806) 326-5700
Gr: PK-5 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
Wolflin Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2026 S Hughes
Amarillo, TX 79109
(806) 371-5790
Gr: PK-5 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Belmar Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6324 Adirondack
Amarillo, TX 79106
(806) 326-4050
Gr: PK-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Puckett Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6700 Oakhurst
Amarillo, TX 79109
(806) 326-5050
Gr: PK-5 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #77.
Coronado Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3210 Wimberly Rd
Amarillo, TX 79109
(806) 354-4600
Gr: PK-5 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #88.
Whittier Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2004 N Marrs
Amarillo, TX 79107
(806) 326-5600
Gr: PK-5 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #99.
Emerson Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
600 N Cleveland
Amarillo, TX 79107
(806) 326-4350
Gr: PK-5 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1010.
Paramount Terrace Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3906 Cougar Dr
Amarillo, TX 79109
(806) 326-4950
Gr: PK-5 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1111.
Olsen Park Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2409 Anna
Amarillo, TX 79106
(806) 326-4900
Gr: PK-5 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1212.
Western Plateau Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4927 Shawnee
Amarillo, TX 79109
(806) 326-5550
Gr: PK-5 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1313.
Sunrise Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5123 E 14th
Amarillo, TX 79104
(806) 326-5450
Gr: PK-5 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1414.
Tradewind Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4300 Williams
Amarillo, TX 79118
(806) 326-5500
Gr: PK-5 | 683 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1515.
Ridgecrest Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5306 W 37th
Amarillo, TX 79109
(806) 326-5100
Gr: PK-5 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1616.
Pleasant Valley Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4413 River Dr
Amarillo, TX 79108
(806) 326-5000
Gr: PK-5 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1717.
Avondale Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1500 Avondale
Amarillo, TX 79106
(806) 326-4000
Gr: PK-5 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1818.
Glenwood Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2407 S Houston
Amarillo, TX 79103
(806) 326-4450
Gr: PK-5 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1919.
Bivins Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1500 S Fannin
Amarillo, TX 79102
(806) 326-4100
Gr: PK-5 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
South Georgia Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5018 Susan Dr
Amarillo, TX 79110
(806) 326-5350
Gr: PK-5 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
South Lawn Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4719 S Bowie
Amarillo, TX 79110
(806) 326-5401
Gr: PK-5 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #2222.
Humphrey's Highland Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3900 E 13th
Amarillo, TX 79104
(806) 326-4550
Gr: PK-5 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2323.
Eastridge Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1314 Evergreen
Amarillo, TX 79107
(806) 326-4300
Gr: PK-5 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2424.
Forest Hill Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3515 Amarillo Blvd E
Amarillo, TX 79107
(806) 326-4400
Gr: PK-5 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2525.
Wills Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3500 W 11th
Amarillo, TX 79106
(806) 326-5650
Gr: PK-5 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #2626.
Rogers Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
920 N Mirror
Amarillo, TX 79107
(806) 326-5150
Gr: PK-5 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2727.
Landergin Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3209 S Taylor
Amarillo, TX 79110
(806) 326-4650
Gr: PK-5 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #2828.
Oak Dale Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2711 S Hill
Amarillo, TX 79103
(806) 326-4850
Gr: PK-5 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Lamar Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3800 Lipscomb
Amarillo, TX 79110
(806) 326-4600
Gr: PK-5 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Lawndale Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2215 S Bivins
Amarillo, TX 79103
(806) 326-4700
Gr: PK-5 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #3131.
Park Hills Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
119 N E 15th
Amarillo, TX 79107
(806) 326-4750
Gr: PK-5 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Mesa Verde Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4011 Beaver
Amarillo, TX 79107
(806) 326-4800
Gr: PK-5 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Sanborn Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
700 S Roberts
Amarillo, TX 79102
(806) 326-5250
Gr: PK-5 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3434.
San Jacinto Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3400 W 4th
Amarillo, TX 79106
(806) 326-5200
Gr: PK-5 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #3535.
Hamlet Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
705 Sycamore
Amarillo, TX 79107
(806) 326-4500
Gr: PK-5 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 55 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 29,729 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : 90% (Top 30% in TX)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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