Enrollment
450
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Amarillo, TX
Woodlands El
Federal NCES profile for Woodlands El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480813008350
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Woodlands El earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 46
- schools in Amarillo · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18:1
- large classes for Texas
- 23.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Woodlands El has class sizes larger than 86% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Woodlands El ranks #2 of 46 schools in Amarillo, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.1%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-63% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Woodlands El compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Woodlands El
Woodlands El is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Amarillo, Texas, enrolling 450 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18:1 is larger than about 86% of Texas schools and 22% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 23.1% free-meal eligibility runs 63% below the Texas average.
With 450 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 90% of the 8,960 Texas schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 572 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #46, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%) (diversity index 57/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.4% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 20.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Amarillo Isd also operates Tascosa H S (2,176 students) and Amarillo H S (2,161 students) alongside Woodlands El.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Woodlands El compares
Woodlands El on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18:1 | ▲ 22% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.1% | ▼ 63% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 450 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
450
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% 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
18:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 86% in Texas - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,667
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 59.8%
Hispanic or Latino 25.8%
Asian 6.4%
African American 4.0%
Two or More 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 59.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.9, Woodlands El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Amarillo Isd, which includes Woodlands El.
$11,667
Per student
-14%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.4%
State 49.5%
Federal 20.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Woodlands El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tascosa H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Amarillo H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Caprock H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Palo Duro H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bonham Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Woodlands El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,176
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~450 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Woodlands El
How many students attend Woodlands El?
Woodlands El has 450 students enrolled. It is a public school in Amarillo, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodlands El?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodlands El is 18:1, which is 22% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Woodlands El?
23.1% of students at Woodlands El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Woodlands El?
The largest demographic group at Woodlands El is White at 59.8% of enrollment, in Amarillo, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Woodlands El?
Woodlands El has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Woodlands El rank among schools in Amarillo?
By Resource Investment Index, Woodlands El ranks #2 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.
Is Woodlands El a good school?
Woodlands El earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Texas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Amarillo Isd?
Besides Woodlands 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.
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