- Enrollment
- 2,176
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Amarillo, TX
Lorenzo De Zavala Middle
Federal NCES profile for Lorenzo De Zavala Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 480813010995
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lorenzo De Zavala Middle earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 6
- elementary schools in Amarillo · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.4:1
- large classes for Texas
- 25.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Lorenzo De Zavala Middle has class sizes larger than 75% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lorenzo De Zavala Middle ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Amarillo, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Lorenzo De Zavala Middle held near 406 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 25.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 480813010995 · Amarillo, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
427 enr · 16.4:1 · 25.9% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Tascosa H S (2,176 students)
Lorenzo De Zavala Middle held near 406 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 25.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Lorenzo De Zavala Middle 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 427
Lorenzo De Zavala Middle
427 students
What this shows Lorenzo De Zavala Middle reports 427 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lorenzo De Zavala Middle compares
Lorenzo De Zavala Middle 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 | 16.4:1 | ▲ 12% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.9% | ▼ 58% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 427 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
427
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 75% in Texas - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.4%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 214 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
69
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.5%
Hispanic or Latino 30.2%
Asian 6.1%
African American 4.7%
Two or More 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 55.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.4, Lorenzo De Zavala Middle 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 Lorenzo De Zavala Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tascosa H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Amarillo H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Caprock H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Palo Duro H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bonham Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lorenzo De Zavala Middle'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 (~427 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lorenzo De Zavala Middle
How many students attend Lorenzo De Zavala Middle?
Lorenzo De Zavala Middle has 427 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Amarillo, TX. CCD year-over-year: 410 (2022-23) → 406 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lorenzo De Zavala Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Lorenzo De Zavala Middle is 16.4:1, which is 12% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lorenzo De Zavala Middle?
25.9% of students at Lorenzo De Zavala Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lorenzo De Zavala Middle?
The largest demographic group at Lorenzo De Zavala Middle is White at 55.5% of enrollment, in Amarillo, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lorenzo De Zavala Middle?
Lorenzo De Zavala Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Lorenzo De Zavala Middle rank among elementary schools in Amarillo?
By Resource Investment Index, Lorenzo De Zavala Middle ranks #1 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 Lorenzo De Zavala Middle, 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.