- Enrollment
- 2,176
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Amarillo, TX
Humphrey's Highland El
Federal NCES profile for Humphrey's Highland El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480813000160
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Humphrey's Highland El earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Texas schools.
- #36 of 46
- schools in Amarillo · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Texas
- 79.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Humphrey's Highland El has class sizes larger than 73% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Humphrey's Highland El ranks #36 of 46 schools in Amarillo, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
Humphrey's Highland El grew from 509 students in 2022-23 to 539 in 2023-24 (+5.9%).
Teacher FTE added 35.7 → 36.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+30 students YoY 480813000160 · Amarillo, TX Other · MID · TRAD
567 enr · 16.2:1 · 79.6% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Tascosa H S (2,176 students)
Humphrey's Highland El grew from 509 students in 2022-23 to 539 in 2023-24 (+5.9%). Teacher FTE added 35.7 → 36.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Humphrey's Highland El 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 567
Humphrey's Highland El
567 students
What this shows Humphrey's Highland El reports 567 students on the CCD universe file.
How Humphrey's Highland El compares
Humphrey's Highland 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.6% | ▲ 29% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 567 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
567
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 73% in Texas - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 567 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 88.4%
White 8.8%
Two or More 1.1%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 88.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.1, Humphrey's Highland El is less 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 Humphrey's Highland El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tascosa H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Amarillo H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Caprock H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Palo Duro H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bonham Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Humphrey's Highland El'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 (~567 students)
Frequently asked questions about Humphrey's Highland El
How many students attend Humphrey's Highland El?
Humphrey's Highland El has 567 students enrolled. It is a public school in Amarillo, TX. CCD year-over-year: 509 (2022-23) → 539 (2023-24), up 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Humphrey's Highland El?
The student-teacher ratio at Humphrey's Highland El is 16.2:1, which is 10% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Humphrey's Highland El?
79.6% of students at Humphrey's Highland El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Humphrey's Highland El?
The largest demographic group at Humphrey's Highland El is Hispanic or Latino at 88.4% of enrollment, in Amarillo, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Humphrey's Highland El?
Humphrey's Highland El has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Humphrey's Highland El rank among schools in Amarillo?
By Resource Investment Index, Humphrey's Highland El ranks #36 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 Humphrey's Highland El, 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.