- Enrollment
- 1,221
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Amarillo, TX
Lakeview El
Federal NCES profile for Lakeview El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481281006371
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakeview El earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #13 of 46
- schools in Amarillo · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 51.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Lakeview El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeview El ranks #13 of 46 schools in Amarillo, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Lakeview El held near 374 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.2 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 481281006371 · Amarillo, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
388 enr · 13.9:1 · 51.2% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: West Plains H S (1,221 students)
Lakeview El held near 374 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.2 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Lakeview 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 388
Lakeview El
388 students
What this shows Lakeview El reports 388 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lakeview El compares
Lakeview 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.2% | ▼ 17% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 388 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
388
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 46% in Texas - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.0%
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 388 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.8%
Hispanic or Latino 35.3%
Two or More 3.4%
African American 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 58.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.8, Lakeview 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 Lakeview 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Reeves-Hinger El | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lakeview 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 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 (~388 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lakeview El
How many students attend Lakeview El?
Lakeview El has 388 students enrolled. It is a public school in Amarillo, TX. CCD year-over-year: 369 (2022-23) → 374 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakeview El?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakeview El is 13.9:1, 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 Lakeview El?
51.2% of students at Lakeview El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakeview El?
The largest demographic group at Lakeview El is White at 58.8% of enrollment, in Amarillo, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakeview El?
Lakeview El has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Lakeview El rank among schools in Amarillo?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeview El ranks #13 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 Canyon Isd?
Besides Lakeview 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.