- Enrollment
- 213
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Amarillo, TX
Highland Park El
Federal NCES profile for Highland Park El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483556006161
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Highland Park El earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Texas schools.
- #8 of 46
- schools in Amarillo · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.2:1
- small classes for Texas
- 49.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Highland Park El has class sizes smaller than 75% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Park El ranks #8 of 46 schools in Amarillo, TX.
School address
District: Highland Park Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483556006161 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Highland Park El held near 367 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.5 → 24.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 483556006161 · Amarillo, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
342 enr · 12.2:1 · 49.3% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Highland Park H S (213 students)
Highland Park El held near 367 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.5 → 24.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Highland Park El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Highland Park El
342 students
- Highland Park
Highland Park H S
213 students
- Highland Park
Highland Park Middle
194 students
What this shows Highland Park El reports 342 students on the CCD universe file.
How Highland Park El compares
Highland Park 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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 17% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.3% | ▼ 20% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 342 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
342
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 25% in Texas - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,717
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 342 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 51.5%
White 38.6%
Asian 4.7%
Two or More 4.7%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.1, Highland Park El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Highland Park Isd reports $14,717 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Highland Park El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Park H S | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Highland Park Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Highland Park El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 194
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
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 (~342 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Highland Park El
How many students attend Highland Park El?
Highland Park El has 342 students enrolled. It is a public school in Amarillo, TX. CCD year-over-year: 369 (2022-23) → 367 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland Park El?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland Park El is 12.2:1, which is 17% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 22% 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 Highland Park El?
49.3% of students at Highland Park El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Highland Park El?
The largest demographic group at Highland Park El is Hispanic or Latino at 51.5% of enrollment, in Amarillo, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Highland Park El?
Highland Park El has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Highland Park El rank among schools in Amarillo?
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Park El ranks #8 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 Highland Park Isd?
Besides Highland Park El, Highland Park Isd also operates Highland Park H S (213 students) and Highland Park Middle (194 students). See the Highland Park Isd district page for the complete list.