- Enrollment
- 2,176
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Amarillo, TX
South Georgia El
Federal NCES profile for South Georgia El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480813000178
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Georgia El earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Texas schools.
- #29 of 46
- schools in Amarillo · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- large classes for Texas
- 57.0%
- free-lunch eligible
South Georgia El has class sizes larger than 71% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Georgia El ranks #29 of 46 schools in Amarillo, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
South Georgia El held near 404 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.7 → 24.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 480813000178 · Amarillo, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
399 enr · 16:1 · 57.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Tascosa H S (2,176 students)
South Georgia El held near 404 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.7 → 24.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
South Georgia 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 399
South Georgia El
399 students
What this shows South Georgia El reports 399 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Georgia El compares
South Georgia 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 9% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.0% | ▼ 8% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 399 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
399
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 71% in Texas - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.6%
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 399 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.1%
Hispanic or Latino 33.8%
Two or More 7.0%
African American 5.0%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Largest group: White at 51.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.7, South Georgia 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 South Georgia 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 | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Palo Duro H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bonham Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Georgia 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 (~399 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Georgia El
How many students attend South Georgia El?
South Georgia El has 399 students enrolled. It is a public school in Amarillo, TX. CCD year-over-year: 395 (2022-23) → 404 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Georgia El?
The student-teacher ratio at South Georgia El is 16:1, which is 9% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Georgia El?
57.0% of students at South Georgia El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Georgia El?
The largest demographic group at South Georgia El is White at 51.1% of enrollment, in Amarillo, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Georgia El?
South Georgia El has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 South Georgia El rank among schools in Amarillo?
By Resource Investment Index, South Georgia El ranks #29 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 South Georgia 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.