- Enrollment
- 1,221
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Amarillo, TX
City View El
Federal NCES profile for City View El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481281012109
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
City View El earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Texas schools.
- #30 of 46
- schools in Amarillo · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.4:1
- large classes for Texas
- 35.5%
- free-lunch eligible
City View El has class sizes larger than 88% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, City View El ranks #30 of 46 schools in Amarillo, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+47 students YoY
City View El grew from 628 students in 2022-23 to 675 in 2023-24 (+7.5%).
Teacher FTE added 38.5 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+47 students YoY 481281012109 · Amarillo, TX Other · MID · TRAD
698 enr · 18.4:1 · 35.5% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: West Plains H S (1,221 students)
City View El grew from 628 students in 2022-23 to 675 in 2023-24 (+7.5%). Teacher FTE added 38.5 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
City View El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Plains H
West Plains H S
1,221 students
- Randall H S
Randall H S
1,126 students
- Canyon H S
Canyon H S
1,097 students
- This school
City View El
698 students
- Reeves-Hinger
Reeves-Hinger El
669 students
- West Plains J
West Plains J H
630 students
What this shows City View El reports 698 students on the CCD universe file.
How City View El compares
City View El is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.4:1 | ▲ 25% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.5% | ▼ 43% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 698 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
698
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 88% in Texas - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$9,905
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 698 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 43.4%
White 42.0%
African American 8.6%
Two or More 3.3%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.6, City View El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Canyon Isd reports $9,905 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How City View El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Plains H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Randall H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Canyon H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Reeves-Hinger El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Plains J H | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to City View El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,126
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,097
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 630
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~698 students)
Frequently asked questions about City View El
How many students attend City View El?
City View El has 698 students enrolled. It is a public school in Amarillo, TX. CCD year-over-year: 628 (2022-23) → 675 (2023-24), up 47.
What is the student-teacher ratio at City View El?
The student-teacher ratio at City View El is 18.4:1, which is 25% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at City View El?
35.5% of students at City View El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of City View El?
The largest demographic group at City View El is Hispanic or Latino at 43.4% of enrollment, in Amarillo, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for City View El?
City View El has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 City View El rank among schools in Amarillo?
By Resource Investment Index, City View El ranks #30 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 Canyon Isd?
Besides City View El, Canyon Isd also operates West Plains H S (1,221 students), Randall H S (1,126 students), and Canyon H S (1,097 students). See the Canyon Isd district page for the complete list.