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AMARILLO ISD

Texas · Public School District
55
Schools
30,342
Students
$12,807
Per-Pupil Spend
-11% nat'l
71.0%
Free Lunch Rate
+19pp vs nat'l
89.0%
Graduation Rate
+2.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

AMARILLO ISD is a public school district in Texas serving 30,342 students across 55 schools. It includes 37 elementary, 12 middle, 6 high schools. Its graduation rate of 89.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $12,807 is below the national average for a US public school district. 71% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 37/100.

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All Schools (55)
Elementary Schools37 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
AVONDALE ELPK–05548
BELMAR ELPK–05360
BIVINS ELPK–05439
CORONADO ELPK–05418
EASTRIDGE ELPK–05596
EMERSON ELPK–05484
FOREST HILL ELPK–05494
GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER EARLY CHILDHOOD ACADEMYPK–01338
GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER EL ACADEMY02–05327
GLENWOOD ELPK–05433
HAMLET ELPK–05295
HUMPHREY'S HIGHLAND ELPK–05509
LAMAR ELPK–05314
LANDERGIN ELPK–05236
LAWNDALE ELPK–05353
MESA VERDE ELPK–05395
OAK DALE ELPK–05349
OLSEN PARK ELPK–05426
PARAMOUNT TERRACE ELPK–05320
PARK HILLS ELPK–05262
PLEASANT VALLEY ELPK–05214
PUCKETT ELPK–05344
RIDGECREST ELPK–05412
ROGERS ELPK–05497
SAN JACINTO ELPK–05441
SANBORN ELPK–05386
SLEEPY HOLLOW ELPK–05517
SOUTH GEORGIA ELPK–05395
SOUTH LAWN ELPK–05327
SUNRISE ELPK–05266
TRADEWIND ELPK–05699
WESTERN PLATEAU ELPK–05431
WHITTIER ELPK–05453
WILLS ELPK–05518
WINDSOR ELPK–05442
WOLFLIN ELPK–05311
WOODLANDS ELPK–04455
Middle Schools12 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
AUSTIN MIDDLE06–08677
BONHAM MIDDLE06–08867
BOWIE 6TH GRADE CAMPUS06–06374
BOWIE MIDDLE06–08748
CROCKETT MIDDLE06–08874
FANNIN MIDDLE06–08657
HOUSTON MIDDLE06–08656
JOHNNY N ALLEN-6TH GRADE CAMPUS06–06193
LORENZO DE ZAVALA MIDDLE05–08410
MANN MIDDLE06–08458
TRAVIS 6TH GRADE CAMPUS06–06308
TRAVIS MIDDLE06–08629
High Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
AMARILLO H S09–122,170
AMTECH CAREER ACADEMY11–123
CAPROCK H S09–122,090
NORTH HEIGHTS ALTER09–12114
PALO DURO H S09–121,923
TASCOSA H S09–122,187
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,807-11% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
50%
30%
State
49.5%
Local (property tax)
30.4%
Federal
20.1%

Funding is shared between state (50%) and local sources (30%), with notable federal support (20%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
55
Schools
30,342
Students
71%
Free Lunch
$13K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate89.0%
Opportunity Score37/100
StateTexas →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 55 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
High economic need in community
71% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
20% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in AMARILLO ISD?
AMARILLO ISD has 55 public schools, serving a total of 30,342 students.
What is the graduation rate for AMARILLO ISD?
The graduation rate is 89.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does AMARILLO ISD spend per student?
AMARILLO ISD spends $12,807 per pupil — 11% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in AMARILLO ISD?
71% of students in AMARILLO ISD qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in AMARILLO ISD?
No, AMARILLO ISD does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does AMARILLO ISD serve?
AMARILLO ISD serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for AMARILLO ISD?
The median opportunity score across schools in AMARILLO ISD is 37/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.