- Enrollment
- 2,176
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Amarillo, TX
Park Hills El
Federal NCES profile for Park Hills El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480813000164
👥 S:T ratio 67
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Park Hills El earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Texas schools.
- #6 of 46
- schools in Amarillo · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.3:1
- small classes for Texas
- 87.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Park Hills El has class sizes smaller than 95% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Park Hills El ranks #6 of 46 schools in Amarillo, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Park Hills El shrank from 262 students in 2022-23 to 229 in 2023-24 (-12.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 21.1 → 19.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 480813000164 · Amarillo, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
174 enr · 8.3:1 · 87.4% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Tascosa H S (2,176 students)
Park Hills El shrank from 262 students in 2022-23 to 229 in 2023-24 (-12.6%). Teacher FTE lost 21.1 → 19.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Park Hills 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 174
Park Hills El
174 students
What this shows Park Hills El reports 174 students on the CCD universe file.
How Park Hills El compares
Park Hills 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 | 8.3:1 | ▼ 44% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.4% | ▲ 41% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 174 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.3:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
174
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
8.3:1
students per teacher
- 44% below state mean
Top 5% in Texas - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
36.8%
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 174 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 62.1%
African American 16.7%
White 14.9%
Asian 4.6%
Two or More 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.2, Park Hills 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 Park Hills El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tascosa H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Amarillo H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Caprock H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Palo Duro H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bonham Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Park Hills 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 (~174 students)
Frequently asked questions about Park Hills El
How many students attend Park Hills El?
Park Hills El has 174 students enrolled. It is a public school in Amarillo, TX. CCD year-over-year: 262 (2022-23) → 229 (2023-24), down 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Park Hills El?
The student-teacher ratio at Park Hills El is 8.3:1, which is 44% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 47% 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 Park Hills El?
87.4% of students at Park Hills El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Park Hills El?
The largest demographic group at Park Hills El is Hispanic or Latino at 62.1% of enrollment, in Amarillo, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Park Hills El?
Park Hills El has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Park Hills El rank among schools in Amarillo?
By Resource Investment Index, Park Hills El ranks #6 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 Park Hills 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.