- Enrollment
- 1,221
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Amarillo, TX
Pinnacle Int
Federal NCES profile for Pinnacle Int, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 481281013597
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pinnacle Int earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Texas schools.
- #5 of 6
- elementary schools in Amarillo · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- large classes for Texas
- 34.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Pinnacle Int has class sizes larger than 86% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pinnacle Int ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Amarillo, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Pinnacle Int held near 559 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 33.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 481281013597 · Amarillo, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
590 enr · 17.9:1 · 34.7% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: West Plains H S (1,221 students)
Pinnacle Int held near 559 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 33.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Pinnacle Int 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
Pinnacle Int
590 students
What this shows Pinnacle Int reports 590 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pinnacle Int compares
Pinnacle Int 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 | 17.9:1 | ▲ 22% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.7% | ▼ 44% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 590 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
590
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 86% in Texas - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 590 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
47
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.9%
Hispanic or Latino 35.9%
African American 6.1%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 51.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.6, Pinnacle Int 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 Pinnacle Int Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Plains H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Randall H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Canyon H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| City View El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Reeves-Hinger El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pinnacle Int'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 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 (~590 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pinnacle Int
How many students attend Pinnacle Int?
Pinnacle Int has 590 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Amarillo, TX. CCD year-over-year: 539 (2022-23) → 559 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pinnacle Int?
The student-teacher ratio at Pinnacle Int is 17.9:1, which is 22% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pinnacle Int?
34.7% of students at Pinnacle Int are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pinnacle Int?
The largest demographic group at Pinnacle Int is White at 51.9% of enrollment, in Amarillo, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pinnacle Int?
Pinnacle Int has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Pinnacle Int rank among elementary schools in Amarillo?
By Resource Investment Index, Pinnacle Int ranks #5 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 Canyon Isd?
Besides Pinnacle Int, 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.