Serving 658 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Tradewind Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 51% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 658 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Tradewind Elementary serves the southeast part of Amarillo, TX, covering an area of approximately 6.1 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive time of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 2.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tradewind Elementary School's student population of 658 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
658 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Tradewind Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tradewind Elementary School is 0.65, which is more 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
#1983 out of 8096 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
9%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
53%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
9%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
24%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-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 18-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.4%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-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 Tradewind Elementary School's ranking?
Tradewind Elementary School is ranked #1983 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Tradewind Elementary School?
658 students attend Tradewind Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Tradewind Elementary School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tradewind Elementary School?
Tradewind Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tradewind Elementary School offer ?
Tradewind Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Tradewind Elementary School part of?
Tradewind Elementary School is part of Amarillo Independent School District.
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