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Elementary· 55 schools in district

LANDERGIN EL

3209 S TAYLOR, AMARILLO, TX 79110AMARILLO ISD
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK05Non-Charter
236
Students
Total enrolled
$12,807
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
11% vs nat'l
12.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
22% vs nat'l
50/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
Small public school
Serves 236 students in grades PK–05 in AMARILLO, Texas.
11% below average funding
District spends $12,807 per pupil, 11% less than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 50th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

LANDERGIN EL is a mid-sized elementary in AMARILLO, Texas, serving grades PK–05 with 236 students. The district invests $12,807 per student — 11% below the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 12.0:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 90% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at LANDERGIN EL

236
Total Students
12.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
90%
Free Lunch
20
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution105 male · 131 female
44%
56%
Male 44%Female 56%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility90%
National avg 52% · 212 students
Student Composition
32%
55%
8%
White32%
Hispanic / Latino55%
Black8%
Multiracial5%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 480813000162

Academic Outcomes at LANDERGIN EL

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
50
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 50th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 79th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 79110

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,807Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$12,807
State avg
$18,277
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,635
Student Support$2,433
Administration$1,537
Operations$1,921
Other$1,281
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $12,807 spent per student, an estimated $5,673 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
50%
30%
State government
49.5%
Local (property tax)
30.4%
Federal programs
20.1%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 12.0:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 90% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 05
Location
CountyRandall County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
Phone: (806)326-4650
NCES ID: 480813000162
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in AMARILLO seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

Location
3209 S TAYLOR, AMARILLO, TX 79110
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.