Lawndale Elementary

Summary:

Lawndale Elementary is a public elementary school in Amarillo, Texas, serving 353 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Amarillo Independent School District, which is ranked 442 out of 968 school districts in Texas and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lawndale Elementary faces several key challenges, including lower-than-average student performance on STAAR tests compared to the district and state averages, with only 20% of 3rd graders proficient or better in Mathematics. The school has a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (73.94%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 54.65% to 87.82% Hispanic students. Interestingly, Lawndale performs relatively well for English Language Learners and Low Socioeconomic Status students, ranking in the top 25% and top 20% of Texas elementary schools, respectively. However, the school struggles with White and At-Risk student performance, ranking in the bottom 25% of Texas elementary schools.

When comparing Lawndale Elementary to nearby schools in the Amarillo ISD, such as Sunrise Elementary and Glenwood Elementary, which have similar demographics, these higher-performing schools outperform Lawndale on STAAR tests across multiple grade levels and subjects. This suggests that there may be opportunities for Lawndale to learn from the instructional strategies and practices of these schools. Additionally, Lawndale Elementary's spending per student ($10,582 in 2020-2021) is higher than the district average, which may indicate a need to evaluate the effectiveness of resource allocation.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2215 S Bivins
       Amarillo, TX  79103-4316


(806) 326-4700

District: Amarillo Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3406th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,582 Help


Students who attend Lawndale Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Bowie Middle
High:    Amtech Career Academy
    Caprock High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.2 Help
Number of students:  362

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
72.4%
White:
21.0%
African American:
3.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  90.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Lawndale Elementary ranks worse than 72.9% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 32nd among 36 ranked elementary schools in the Amarillo Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.49. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (72.4%), White (21%), African American (3.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 90.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lawndale Elementary is 15.2. 25 elementary schools in the Amarillo Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lawndale Elementary is $10,582. 22 elementary schools in the Amarillo Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lawndale Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Lawndale Elementary 3406th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Lawndale Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Amarillo Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Amarillo Independent School District (Isd) 442nd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lawndale Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Lawndale Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 40.31 2463rd 3465 28.9%
2005 51.40 1969th 3475 43.3%
2006 51.05 2001st 3476 42.4%
2007 53.89 2016th 3724 45.9%
2008 48.45 2276th 3768 39.6%
2009 43.36 2576th 3884 33.7%
2010 23.82 3498th 3937 11.2%
2011 20.98 3708th 4095 9.5%
2012 25.98 3607th 4206 14.2%
2013 28.39 3472nd 4221 17.7%
2014 31.02 3359th 4260 21.2%
2015 32.16 3245th 4320 24.9%
2016 55.92 2008th 4286 53.1%
2017 33.04 2956th 4329 31.7%
2018 41.69 2439th 4359 44.0%
2019 43.49 2461st 4479 45.1%
2021 45.19 2288th 4578 50.0%
2022 20.50 3911th 4581 14.6%
2023 49.80 2190th 4647 52.9%
2024 30.49 3406th 4675 27.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Lawndale Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.02 2272nd 3226 29.6%
2019 16.36 3188th 3333 4.4%
2021 61.87 916th 3446 73.4%
2023 63.78 978th 3556 72.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Lawndale Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.40 1039th 3558 70.8%
2019 35.04 2418th 3684 34.4%
2021 40.07 2045th 3799 46.2%
2022 44.94 1914th 3952 51.6%
2023 53.72 1424th 4086 65.1%
2024 20.01 3825th 4261 10.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lawndale Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.97 1834th 4264 57.0%
2019 51.01 1996th 4309 53.7%
2021 57.82 1532nd 4451 65.6%
2022 27.15 3678th 4477 17.8%
2023 65.82 1142nd 4521 74.7%
2024 37.19 3082nd 4560 32.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Lawndale Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.75 2825th 4306 34.4%
2019 40.47 2636th 4348 39.4%
2021 42.76 2428th 4499 46.0%
2022 15.33 4217th 4561 7.5%
2023 43.92 2542nd 4588 44.6%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Lawndale Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 60.44 1376th 3006 54.2%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Lawndale Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.47 1592nd 4240 62.5%
2019 34.84 3051st 4295 29.0%
2021 43.19 2331st 4331 46.2%
2022 25.63 3760th 4461 15.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Lawndale Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.99 2203rd 4319 49.0%
2019 47.37 2160th 4357 50.4%
2021 49.11 2025th 4498 55.0%
2022 31.57 3305th 4563 27.6%
2023 54.94 1857th 4585 59.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Lawndale Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.68 2152nd 4168 48.4%
2019 48.71 2086th 4188 50.2%
2021 50.37 1919th 4329 55.7%
2022 23.60 3778th 4376 13.7%
2023 56.31 1688th 4401 61.6%
2024 37.99 2885th 4431 34.9%
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Rank History for White students at Lawndale Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.83 2656th 3127 15.1%
2019 23.90 2665th 3142 15.2%
2021 21.75 2679th 3082 13.1%
2022 21.16 2700th 3082 12.4%
2023 28.91 2459th 3106 20.8%
2024 4.09 3050th 3078 0.9%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Lawndale Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 396 4 5 169 n/a n/a n/a 0 574
1989 357 10 2 159 0 n/a n/a 0 528
1990 332 8 0 165 0 n/a n/a 0 505
1991 297 8 1 144 0 n/a n/a 0 450
1992 276 5 1 142 1 n/a n/a 0 425
1993 286 7 0 144 2 n/a n/a 0 439
1994 274 6 1 150 1 n/a n/a 0 432
1995 245 1 2 165 0 n/a n/a 0 413
1996 245 1 2 165 0 n/a n/a 0 413
1997 228 6 1 173 0 n/a n/a 0 408
1998 203 7 2 181 0 n/a n/a 0 393
1999 173 4 5 184 0 n/a n/a 0 366
2000 161 9 5 189 0 n/a n/a 0 364
2001 154 16 3 222 2 n/a n/a 0 397
2002 138 14 1 224 3 n/a n/a 0 380
2003 138 14 1 224 3 n/a n/a 0 380
2004 123 14 4 250 2 n/a n/a 0 393
2005 144 32 1 252 0 n/a n/a 0 429
2006 143 25 2 230 0 n/a n/a 0 400
2007 141 24 3 235 0 n/a n/a 0 403
2008 112 15 4 194 0 n/a n/a 0 325
2009 97 16 8 219 0 n/a n/a 0 340
2010 109 23 9 226 6 n/a n/a 0 373
2011 94 13 8 234 3 0 6 0 358
2012 104 9 10 239 4 0 7 0 373
2013 107 10 8 241 6 0 6 0 378
2014 130 9 4 239 2 1 7 0 392
2015 125 7 3 265 2 0 4 0 406
2016 105 5 4 249 1 0 5 0 369
2017 87 6 3 251 1 0 8 0 356
2018 86 2 3 289 1 0 7 0 388
2019 89 7 2 278 1 0 10 0 387
2020 89 3 2 252 1 0 14 0 361
2021 65 8 5 259 1 0 11 0 349
2022 72 12 3 267 0 0 8 0 362
2023 68 13 3 261 1 0 7 0 353
2024 76 13 2 262 2 0 7 0 362

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lawndale Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 574 27.0 21.2 n/a
1989 528 n/a n/a n/a
1990 505 26.0 19.4 n/a
1991 450 25.9 17.3 n/a
1992 425 23.5 18.0 37.4
1993 439 24.0 18.3 43.5
1994 432 24.2 17.9 32.9
1995 413 25.1 16.5 9.9
1996 413 25.1 16.5 9.9
1997 408 24.7 16.5 42.4
1998 393 24.9 15.8 42.5
1999 366 23.9 15.3 62.3
2000 364 24.7 14.7 67.9
2001 397 25.4 15.6 68.3
2002 380 25.1 15.1 74.5
2003 380 25.1 15.1 74.5
2004 393 26.8 14.7 72.3
2005 429 28.0 15.3 74.4
2006 400 29.2 13.7 78.5
2007 403 26.0 15.5 77.2
2008 325 24.6 13.2 75.1
2009 340 25.0 13.6 77.6
2010 373 25.4 14.6 83.1
2011 358 24.6 14.5 80.4
2012 373 23.7 15.7 82
2013 378 24.8 15.2 86.5
2014 392 25.4 15.4 85.2
2015 406 25.0 16.2 85.5
2016 369 25.0 14.7 83.2
2017 356 25.5 13.9 82.9
2018 388 23.0 16.8 84
2019 387 23.0 16.7 86
2020 361 24.1 14.9 83.9
2021 349 22.9 15.2 84.2
2022 362 26.6 13.5 85.6
2023 353 25.6 13.7 89.8
2024 362 23.7 15.2 90.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Lawndale Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 574 27.0 21.2 n/a
1989 528 n/a n/a n/a
1990 505 26.0 19.4 n/a
1991 450 25.9 17.3 n/a
1992 425 23.5 18.0 37.4
1993 439 24.0 18.3 43.5
1994 432 24.2 17.9 32.9
1995 413 25.1 16.5 9.9
1996 413 25.1 16.5 9.9
1997 408 24.7 16.5 42.4
1998 393 24.9 15.8 42.5
1999 366 23.9 15.3 62.3
2000 364 24.7 14.7 67.9
2001 397 25.4 15.6 68.3
2002 380 25.1 15.1 74.5
2003 380 25.1 15.1 74.5
2004 393 26.8 14.7 72.3
2005 429 28.0 15.3 74.4
2006 400 29.2 13.7 78.5
2007 403 26.0 15.5 77.2
2008 325 24.6 13.2 75.1
2009 340 25.0 13.6 77.6
2010 373 25.4 14.6 83.1
2011 358 24.6 14.5 80.4
2012 373 23.7 15.7 82
2013 378 24.8 15.2 86.5
2014 392 25.4 15.4 85.2
2015 406 25.0 16.2 85.5
2016 369 25.0 14.7 83.2
2017 356 25.5 13.9 82.9
2018 388 23.0 16.8 84
2019 387 23.0 16.7 86
2020 361 24.1 14.9 83.9
2021 349 22.9 15.2 84.2
2022 362 26.6 13.5 85.6
2023 353 25.6 13.7 89.8
2024 362 23.7 15.2 90.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Lawndale Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,570 (17.8%) $7,269 (82.2%) $8,839
2020 $1,293 (14.6%) $7,566 (85.4%) $8,859
2021 $1,850 (17.5%) $8,732 (82.5%) $10,582

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lawndale Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2461st of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 2190th of 4647 Elementary schools
 7.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Lawndale Elementary)4857
 9%
   3rd Grade Reading (Amarillo Independent School District (Isd))4150
 9%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lawndale Elementary)3143
 12%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Amarillo Independent School District (Isd))4647
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Lawndale Elementary)3737
   4th Grade Reading (Amarillo Independent School District (Isd))4149
 8%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lawndale Elementary)3835
 3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Amarillo Independent School District (Isd))5052
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Lawndale Elementary)5559
 4%
   5th Grade Reading (Amarillo Independent School District (Isd))5358
 5%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lawndale Elementary)4342
 1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Amarillo Independent School District (Isd))6455
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Lawndale Elementary)5237
 15%
   5th Grade Science (Amarillo Independent School District (Isd))5335
 18%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students387353
 8.8%
African American713
 85.7%
American Indian11
Asian23
 50%
Hispanic278261
 6.1%
Pacific Islander00
White8968
 23.6%
Two or More Races107
 30%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients86%89.8%
 3.8%


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Lawndale Elementary ranks 3406th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 362 students attended Lawndale Elementary.

Students who attend Lawndale Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Bowie Middle
High : Amtech Career Academy
High : Caprock High School

Students at Lawndale Elementary are 72% Hispanic, 21% White, 4% African American, 2% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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