- Enrollment
- 2,176
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Amarillo, TX
George Washington Carver El Academy
Federal NCES profile for George Washington Carver El Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 480813021049
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George Washington Carver El Academy earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #4 of 6
- elementary schools in Amarillo · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 65.4%
- free-lunch eligible
George Washington Carver El Academy has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, George Washington Carver El Academy ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Amarillo, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
George Washington Carver El Academy grew from 327 students in 2022-23 to 352 in 2023-24 (+7.6%).
Teacher FTE added 23.1 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+25 students YoY 480813021049 · Amarillo, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
321 enr · 14:1 · 65.4% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Tascosa H S (2,176 students)
George Washington Carver El Academy grew from 327 students in 2022-23 to 352 in 2023-24 (+7.6%). Teacher FTE added 23.1 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
George Washington Carver El 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 321
George Washington Carver El Academy
321 students
What this shows George Washington Carver El Academy reports 321 students on the CCD universe file.
How George Washington Carver El Academy compares
George Washington Carver El Academy 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.4% | ▲ 6% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 321 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
321
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 47% in Texas - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.7%
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 321 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
58
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 39.9%
African American 32.7%
White 19.3%
Two or More 7.2%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 39.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.1, George Washington Carver El Academy 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 George Washington Carver El Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tascosa H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Amarillo H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Caprock H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Palo Duro H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bonham Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to George Washington Carver El 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 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 (~321 students)
Frequently asked questions about George Washington Carver El Academy
How many students attend George Washington Carver El Academy?
George Washington Carver El Academy has 321 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Amarillo, TX. CCD year-over-year: 327 (2022-23) → 352 (2023-24), up 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George Washington Carver El Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at George Washington Carver El Academy is 14:1, which is 5% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 11% 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 George Washington Carver El Academy?
65.4% of students at George Washington Carver El 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 El Academy?
The largest demographic group at George Washington Carver El Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 39.9% of enrollment, in Amarillo, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George Washington Carver El Academy?
George Washington Carver El Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 George Washington Carver El Academy rank among elementary schools in Amarillo?
By Resource Investment Index, George Washington Carver El Academy ranks #4 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 Amarillo Isd?
Besides George Washington Carver El 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.