- Enrollment
- 2,176
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Amarillo, TX
Rogers El
Federal NCES profile for Rogers El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480813000175
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rogers El earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #36 of 46
- schools in Amarillo · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 89.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Rogers El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rogers El ranks #36 of 46 schools in Amarillo, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Rogers El held near 483 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.3 → 34.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 480813000175 · Amarillo, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
490 enr · 14:1 · 89.5% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Tascosa H S (2,176 students)
Rogers El held near 483 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.3 → 34.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Rogers 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 490
Rogers El
490 students
What this shows Rogers El reports 490 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rogers El compares
Rogers 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.5% | ▲ 45% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 490 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
490
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 47% in Texas - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.7%
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 490 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 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
Hispanic or Latino 81.8%
African American 7.1%
White 5.9%
Asian 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 81.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.1, Rogers El is less 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 Rogers 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 Rogers 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 (~490 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rogers El
How many students attend Rogers El?
Rogers El has 490 students enrolled. It is a public school in Amarillo, TX. CCD year-over-year: 497 (2022-23) → 483 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rogers El?
The student-teacher ratio at Rogers El is 14:1, which is 5% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 11% 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 Rogers El?
89.5% of students at Rogers El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rogers El?
The largest demographic group at Rogers El is Hispanic or Latino at 81.8% of enrollment, in Amarillo, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rogers El?
Rogers El has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Rogers El rank among schools in Amarillo?
By Resource Investment Index, Rogers El ranks #36 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 Rogers 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.