- Enrollment
- 1,221
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Amarillo, TX
Gene Howe El
Federal NCES profile for Gene Howe El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 481281000776
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gene Howe El earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 6
- elementary schools in Amarillo · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 42.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Gene Howe El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gene Howe El ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Amarillo, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Gene Howe El held near 374 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 26.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 481281000776 · Amarillo, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
363 enr · 13.4:1 · 42.9% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: West Plains H S (1,221 students)
Gene Howe El held near 374 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 26.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Gene Howe 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
- City View El
City View El
698 students
- Reeves-Hinger
Reeves-Hinger El
669 students
- This school 363
Gene Howe El
363 students
What this shows Gene Howe El reports 363 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gene Howe El compares
Gene Howe 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 9% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.9% | ▼ 31% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 363 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
363
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 39% in Texas - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 363 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.4%
Hispanic or Latino 35.0%
African American 3.9%
Two or More 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 58.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.5, Gene Howe 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 Gene Howe El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Plains H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Randall H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Canyon H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| City View El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Reeves-Hinger El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gene Howe 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
- 698
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~363 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gene Howe El
How many students attend Gene Howe El?
Gene Howe El has 363 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Amarillo, TX. CCD year-over-year: 373 (2022-23) → 374 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gene Howe El?
The student-teacher ratio at Gene Howe El is 13.4:1, which is 9% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gene Howe El?
42.9% of students at Gene Howe El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gene Howe El?
The largest demographic group at Gene Howe El is White at 58.4% of enrollment, in Amarillo, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gene Howe El?
Gene Howe El has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Gene Howe El rank among elementary schools in Amarillo?
By Resource Investment Index, Gene Howe El ranks #2 of 6 elementary 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 elementary schools in Amarillo on the city page.
What other schools are in Canyon Isd?
Besides Gene Howe 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.