- Enrollment
- 2,176
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Amarillo, TX
Whittier El
Federal NCES profile for Whittier El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480813000184
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Whittier El earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #26 of 46
- schools in Amarillo · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 87.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Whittier El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Whittier El ranks #26 of 46 schools in Amarillo, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-40 students YoY
Whittier El shrank from 453 students in 2022-23 to 413 in 2023-24 (-8.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 33.6 → 32.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-40 students YoY 480813000184 · Amarillo, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
440 enr · 13.3:1 · 87.6% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Tascosa H S (2,176 students)
Whittier El shrank from 453 students in 2022-23 to 413 in 2023-24 (-8.8%). Teacher FTE lost 33.6 → 32.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Whittier 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 440
Whittier El
440 students
What this shows Whittier El reports 440 students on the CCD universe file.
How Whittier El compares
Whittier El is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.6% | ▲ 42% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 440 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
440
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 38% in Texas - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.4%
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 440 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
54
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 72.3%
White 12.0%
African American 7.7%
Asian 6.1%
Two or More 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.3, Whittier El is about as mixed as 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 Whittier 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 Whittier 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 (~440 students)
Frequently asked questions about Whittier El
How many students attend Whittier El?
Whittier El has 440 students enrolled. It is a public school in Amarillo, TX. CCD year-over-year: 453 (2022-23) → 413 (2023-24), down 40.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whittier El?
The student-teacher ratio at Whittier El is 13.3:1, which is 10% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 15% 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 Whittier El?
87.6% of students at Whittier El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Whittier El?
The largest demographic group at Whittier El is Hispanic or Latino at 72.3% of enrollment, in Amarillo, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Whittier El?
Whittier El has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Whittier El rank among schools in Amarillo?
By Resource Investment Index, Whittier El ranks #26 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 Whittier 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.