- Enrollment
- 2,176
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Amarillo, TX
Olsen Park El
Federal NCES profile for Olsen Park El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480813000169
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Olsen Park El earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Texas schools.
- #30 of 46
- schools in Amarillo · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Texas
- 40.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Olsen Park El has class sizes larger than 78% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Olsen Park El ranks #30 of 46 schools in Amarillo, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-42 students YoY
Olsen Park El shrank from 426 students in 2022-23 to 384 in 2023-24 (-9.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 23.1 → 22.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-42 students YoY 480813000169 · Amarillo, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
387 enr · 16.8:1 · 40.6% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Tascosa H S (2,176 students)
Olsen Park El shrank from 426 students in 2022-23 to 384 in 2023-24 (-9.9%). Teacher FTE lost 23.1 → 22.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Olsen Park 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 387
Olsen Park El
387 students
What this shows Olsen Park El reports 387 students on the CCD universe file.
How Olsen Park El compares
Olsen Park El is a shrinking 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 | 16.8:1 | ▲ 14% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.6% | ▼ 34% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 387 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
387
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 78% in Texas - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.7%
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 387 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.1%
Hispanic or Latino 29.2%
Two or More 5.9%
African American 5.7%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 57.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.2, Olsen Park El 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 Olsen Park El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tascosa H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Amarillo H S | Larger | Lower 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 Olsen Park 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 (~387 students)
Frequently asked questions about Olsen Park El
How many students attend Olsen Park El?
Olsen Park El has 387 students enrolled. It is a public school in Amarillo, TX. CCD year-over-year: 426 (2022-23) → 384 (2023-24), down 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Olsen Park El?
The student-teacher ratio at Olsen Park El is 16.8:1, which is 14% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Olsen Park El?
40.6% of students at Olsen Park El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Olsen Park El?
The largest demographic group at Olsen Park El is White at 57.1% of enrollment, in Amarillo, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Olsen Park El?
Olsen Park El has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Olsen Park El rank among schools in Amarillo?
By Resource Investment Index, Olsen Park El ranks #30 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 Olsen Park 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.