- Enrollment
- 2,176
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Amarillo, TX
George Washington Carver Early Childhood Academy
Federal NCES profile for George Washington Carver Early Childhood Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480813008349
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George Washington Carver Early Childhood Academy earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #35 of 46
- schools in Amarillo · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 58.6%
- free-lunch eligible
George Washington Carver Early Childhood Academy has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, George Washington Carver Early Childhood Academy ranks #35 of 46 schools in Amarillo, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
George Washington Carver Early Childhood Academy held near 334 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 22.9 → 22.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 480813008349 · Amarillo, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
325 enr · 14.8:1 · 58.6% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Tascosa H S (2,176 students)
George Washington Carver Early Childhood Academy held near 334 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 22.9 → 22.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
George Washington Carver Early Childhood Academy 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 325
George Washington Carver Early Childhood Academy
325 students
What this shows George Washington Carver Early Childhood Academy reports 325 students on the CCD universe file.
How George Washington Carver Early Childhood Academy compares
George Washington Carver Early Childhood Academy 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.6% | ▼ 5% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 325 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
325
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 57% in Texas - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.6%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 45.5%
White 24.6%
African American 24.6%
Two or More 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.1, George Washington Carver Early Childhood Academy is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Amarillo Isd reports $11,802 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How George Washington Carver Early Childhood Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tascosa H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher 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 | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bonham Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to George Washington Carver Early Childhood Academy'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 (~325 students)
Frequently asked questions about George Washington Carver Early Childhood Academy
How many students attend George Washington Carver Early Childhood Academy?
George Washington Carver Early Childhood Academy has 325 students enrolled. It is a public school in Amarillo, TX. CCD year-over-year: 338 (2022-23) → 334 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at George Washington Carver Early Childhood Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at George Washington Carver Early Childhood Academy is 14.8:1, which is 1% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at George Washington Carver Early Childhood Academy?
58.6% of students at George Washington Carver Early Childhood Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of George Washington Carver Early Childhood Academy?
The largest demographic group at George Washington Carver Early Childhood Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 45.5% of enrollment, in Amarillo, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George Washington Carver Early Childhood Academy?
George Washington Carver Early Childhood Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does George Washington Carver Early Childhood Academy rank among schools in Amarillo?
By Resource Investment Index, George Washington Carver Early Childhood Academy ranks #35 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 George Washington Carver Early Childhood Academy, 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.