- Enrollment
- 2,176
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Amarillo, TX
South Lawn El
Federal NCES profile for South Lawn El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480813000179
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Lawn El earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #21 of 46
- schools in Amarillo · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 74.3%
- free-lunch eligible
South Lawn El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Lawn El ranks #21 of 46 schools in Amarillo, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
South Lawn El held near 315 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.3 → 21.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 480813000179 · Amarillo, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
325 enr · 14.8:1 · 74.3% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Tascosa H S (2,176 students)
South Lawn El held near 315 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.3 → 21.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
South Lawn 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 325
South Lawn El
325 students
What this shows South Lawn El reports 325 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Lawn El compares
South Lawn 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.3% | ▲ 20% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 325 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
325
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 57% in Texas - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.0%
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 325 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
34
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 44.9%
White 38.8%
African American 9.8%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.6, South Lawn 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 Lawn 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Palo Duro H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bonham Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Lawn 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 (~325 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Lawn El
How many students attend South Lawn El?
South Lawn El has 325 students enrolled. It is a public school in Amarillo, TX. CCD year-over-year: 327 (2022-23) → 315 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Lawn El?
The student-teacher ratio at South Lawn El is 14.8:1, which is 1% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Lawn El?
74.3% of students at South Lawn El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Lawn El?
The largest demographic group at South Lawn El is Hispanic or Latino at 44.9% of enrollment, in Amarillo, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Lawn El?
South Lawn El has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Lawn El rank among schools in Amarillo?
By Resource Investment Index, South Lawn El ranks #21 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 Lawn 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.