- Enrollment
- 2,176
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Amarillo, TX
Puckett El
Federal NCES profile for Puckett El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480813000173
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Puckett El earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #3 of 46
- schools in Amarillo · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 24.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Puckett El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Puckett El ranks #3 of 46 schools in Amarillo, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Puckett El held near 335 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.1 → 21.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 480813000173 · Amarillo, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
316 enr · 14.4:1 · 24.1% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Tascosa H S (2,176 students)
Puckett El held near 335 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.1 → 21.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Puckett 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 316
Puckett El
316 students
What this shows Puckett El reports 316 students on the CCD universe file.
How Puckett El compares
Puckett 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 2% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.1% | ▼ 61% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 316 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
316
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 52% in Texas - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.0%
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
$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 316 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.9%
Hispanic or Latino 27.5%
Two or More 5.1%
African American 1.6%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 63.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.3, Puckett 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 Puckett El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tascosa H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Amarillo H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher 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 Puckett 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 (~316 students)
Frequently asked questions about Puckett El
How many students attend Puckett El?
Puckett El has 316 students enrolled. It is a public school in Amarillo, TX. CCD year-over-year: 344 (2022-23) → 335 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Puckett El?
The student-teacher ratio at Puckett El is 14.4:1, which is 2% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% 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 Puckett El?
24.1% of students at Puckett El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Puckett El?
The largest demographic group at Puckett El is White at 63.9% of enrollment, in Amarillo, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Puckett El?
Puckett El 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 Puckett El rank among schools in Amarillo?
By Resource Investment Index, Puckett El ranks #3 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 Puckett 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.