- Enrollment
- 2,176
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Amarillo, TX
Bivins El
Federal NCES profile for Bivins El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480813000146
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bivins El earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #41 of 46
- schools in Amarillo · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 68.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Bivins El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bivins El ranks #41 of 46 schools in Amarillo, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Bivins El held near 420 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.1 → 26.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 480813000146 · Amarillo, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
415 enr · 15.4:1 · 68.3% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Tascosa H S (2,176 students)
Bivins El held near 420 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.1 → 26.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Bivins El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tascosa H S
Tascosa H S
2,176 students
- Amarillo H S
Amarillo H S
2,161 students
- Caprock H S
Caprock H S
2,058 students
- Palo Duro H S
Palo Duro H S
1,949 students
- Bonham Middle
Bonham Middle
892 students
- This school 415
Bivins El
415 students
What this shows Bivins El reports 415 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bivins El compares
Bivins El held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.3% | ▲ 10% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 415 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
415
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 64% in Texas - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,802
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 415 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 42.9%
Hispanic or Latino 39.0%
African American 11.1%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Largest group: White at 42.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.9, Bivins El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Amarillo Isd reports $11,802 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bivins El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tascosa H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Amarillo H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Caprock H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Palo Duro H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bonham Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bivins El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,161
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,058
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,949
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 892
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~415 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bivins El
How many students attend Bivins El?
Bivins El has 415 students enrolled. It is a public school in Amarillo, TX. CCD year-over-year: 439 (2022-23) → 420 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bivins El?
The student-teacher ratio at Bivins El is 15.4:1, which is 5% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bivins El?
68.3% of students at Bivins El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bivins El?
The largest demographic group at Bivins El is White at 42.9% of enrollment, in Amarillo, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bivins El?
Bivins El has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bivins El rank among schools in Amarillo?
By Resource Investment Index, Bivins El ranks #41 of 46 schools in Amarillo, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Amarillo on the city page.
What other schools are in Amarillo Isd?
Besides Bivins El, Amarillo Isd also operates Tascosa H S (2,176 students), Amarillo H S (2,161 students), and Caprock H S (2,058 students). See the Amarillo Isd district page for the complete list.