Gene Howe Elementary

Summary:

Gene Howe Elementary is a public elementary school in Amarillo, Texas, serving 373 students in grades PK-4 as part of the Canyon Independent School District. While the school has seen fluctuating performance over the years, it currently faces several key challenges that parents should be aware of.

One notable difference is the school's racial makeup, with a higher percentage of White students (57.1%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 42.51% to 70.81% White students. Gene Howe Elementary also has a higher percentage of Hispanic students (35.12%) than the surrounding schools. Additionally, the school's ranking and rating from SchoolDigger have varied significantly, from a high of 5 stars (top 4% of Texas elementary schools) in 2015-2016 to a low of 1 star (bottom 28%) in the current 2023-2024 school year. This volatility in performance is a key factor to consider.

Another important aspect is the disparity in student group performances. For example, in the 2022-2023 school year, the school ranked in the top 27% for female students but only in the bottom 39% for male students. Similarly, the school ranked in the bottom 22% for Hispanic students but in the top 41% for White students. This suggests that the school may need to focus on addressing equity and providing targeted support for underperforming groups. Furthermore, Gene Howe Elementary's STAAR test scores in reading and math are generally lower than the Amarillo Independent School District and state averages, particularly in the 2023-2024 school year, where the school's proficiency rates are significantly below the district and state.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 5108 Pico
       Amarillo, TX  79110-4918


(806) 677-2380

District: Canyon Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3366th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,004 Help


Students who attend Gene Howe Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Greenways Intermediate
    West Plains J H
High:    Randall High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.1 Help
Number of students:  374

Racial breakdown:

White:
59.4%
Hispanic:
33.4%
African American:
3.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  53.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Gene Howe Elementary ranks worse than 72% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks last among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Canyon Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.16. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (59.4%), Hispanic (33.4%), African American (3.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 53.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gene Howe Elementary is 14.1, which is the 2nd best among 8 elementary schools in the Canyon Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gene Howe Elementary is $9,004, which is the 2nd highest among 8 elementary schools in the Canyon Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Gene Howe Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Gene Howe Elementary 3366th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Gene Howe Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Canyon Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Canyon Independent School District (Isd) 239th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Gene Howe Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Gene Howe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 78.72 474th 3465 86.3%
2005 80.78 413th 3475 88.1%
2006 73.21 827th 3476 76.2%
2007 72.08 930th 3724 75.0%
2008 68.72 1134th 3768 69.9%
2009 78.92 557th 3884 85.7%
2010 65.25 1455th 3937 63.0%
2011 71.82 1061st 4095 74.1%
2012 58.58 1789th 4206 57.5%
2013 65.06 1431st 4221 66.1%
2014 62.28 1629th 4260 61.8%
2015 72.45 1135th 4320 73.7%
2016 90.75 176th 4286 95.9%
2017 60.13 1477th 4329 65.9%
2018 66.90 1160th 4359 73.4%
2019 58.41 1597th 4479 64.3%
2021 75.69 892nd 4578 80.5%
2022 68.28 1217th 4581 73.4%
2023 52.44 2039th 4647 56.1%
2024 31.16 3366th 4675 28.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Gene Howe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.84 2735th 3558 23.1%
2019 31.50 2725th 3684 26.0%
2021 62.34 834th 3799 78.0%
2022 37.74 2448th 3952 38.1%
2023 33.61 2840th 4086 30.5%
2024 57.81 1386th 4261 67.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Gene Howe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.85 435th 4264 89.8%
2019 62.99 1173rd 4309 72.8%
2021 75.27 620th 4451 86.1%
2022 61.83 1377th 4477 69.2%
2023 64.28 1244th 4521 72.5%
2024 31.25 3482nd 4560 23.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Gene Howe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.92 946th 4306 78.0%
2019 63.54 1307th 4348 69.9%
2021 67.31 1175th 4499 73.9%
2022 68.28 1156th 4561 74.7%
2023 66.77 1229th 4588 73.2%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Gene Howe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.24 2486th 4240 41.4%
2019 29.66 3425th 4295 20.3%
2021 71.10 681st 4331 84.3%
2022 46.74 2335th 4461 47.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Gene Howe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.17 1424th 4319 67.0%
2019 50.59 1977th 4357 54.6%
2021 82.02 621st 4498 86.2%
2022 64.40 1358th 4563 70.2%
2023 39.40 2803rd 4585 38.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Gene Howe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.78 1436th 4168 65.5%
2019 74.38 671st 4188 84.0%
2021 58.63 1417th 4329 67.3%
2022 71.62 857th 4376 80.4%
2023 28.62 3447th 4401 21.7%
2024 25.08 3689th 4431 16.7%
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Rank History for White students at Gene Howe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.76 1541st 3127 50.7%
2019 37.12 2158th 3142 31.3%
2021 67.59 828th 3082 73.1%
2022 45.32 1790th 3082 41.9%
2023 45.02 1834th 3106 41.0%
2024 27.70 2484th 3078 19.3%
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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 Gene Howe Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 439 0 2 18 0 n/a n/a 0 459
1990 409 0 5 17 0 n/a n/a 0 431
1991 420 0 5 18 0 n/a n/a 0 443
1992 408 2 4 18 0 n/a n/a 0 432
1993 409 6 3 19 0 n/a n/a 0 437
1994 417 3 4 26 2 n/a n/a 0 452
1995 384 0 3 30 1 n/a n/a 0 418
1996 384 0 3 30 1 n/a n/a 0 418
1997 363 3 1 29 1 n/a n/a 0 397
1998 369 4 1 27 2 n/a n/a 0 403
1999 394 2 2 37 1 n/a n/a 0 436
2000 406 6 2 47 0 n/a n/a 0 461
2001 423 7 8 50 1 n/a n/a 0 489
2002 423 13 6 76 5 n/a n/a 0 523
2003 423 13 6 76 5 n/a n/a 0 523
2004 376 10 6 60 4 n/a n/a 0 456
2005 386 16 9 82 6 n/a n/a 0 499
2006 415 20 5 77 5 n/a n/a 0 522
2007 420 14 8 90 6 n/a n/a 0 538
2008 438 18 7 99 3 n/a n/a 0 565
2009 447 24 7 107 3 n/a n/a 0 588
2010 293 7 2 72 1 n/a n/a 0 375
2011 286 6 1 77 0 0 3 0 373
2012 283 8 3 79 0 0 2 0 375
2013 279 6 1 96 0 0 5 0 387
2014 266 10 1 97 1 0 6 0 381
2015 265 5 0 90 1 0 5 0 366
2016 251 9 0 112 2 0 7 0 381
2017 254 8 2 108 1 0 9 0 382
2018 242 6 5 105 3 1 12 0 374
2019 237 4 2 116 3 0 12 0 374
2020 215 4 4 118 1 0 12 0 354
2021 215 7 5 98 1 0 14 0 340
2022 220 8 6 122 1 0 8 0 365
2023 213 17 3 131 1 0 8 0 373
2024 222 14 4 125 1 0 8 0 374

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 Gene Howe Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 459 n/a n/a n/a
1990 431 24.0 17.9 n/a
1991 443 23.8 18.6 n/a
1992 432 25.9 16.6 9
1993 437 26.0 16.8 11
1994 452 28.0 16.1 12.4
1995 418 25.0 16.7 12.7
1996 418 25.0 16.7 12.7
1997 397 25.5 15.6 14.1
1998 403 25.2 16.0 14.9
1999 436 25.5 17.1 17
2000 461 29.1 15.8 14.5
2001 489 29.2 16.7 18.2
2002 523 29.3 17.8 18
2003 523 29.3 17.8 18
2004 456 27.9 16.3 17.8
2005 499 29.2 17.1 25.7
2006 522 32.7 16.0 25.3
2007 538 33.0 16.3 19.3
2008 565 34.1 16.6 28.5
2009 588 36.2 16.2 27.9
2010 375 24.4 15.3 39.5
2011 373 23.0 16.1 36.7
2012 375 23.9 15.6 37.3
2013 387 25.3 15.2 42.9
2014 381 25.1 15.1 47.5
2015 366 25.0 14.6 42.6
2016 381 27.0 14.1 45.9
2017 382 28.9 13.1 44
2018 374 24.1 15.5 40.6
2019 374 22.5 16.6 39.3
2020 354 24.9 14.1 41.2
2021 340 25.0 13.6 37.6
2022 365 28.7 12.6 44.9
2023 373 27.0 13.8 49.9
2024 374 26.4 14.1 53.2

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 Gene Howe Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 459 n/a n/a n/a
1990 431 24.0 17.9 n/a
1991 443 23.8 18.6 n/a
1992 432 25.9 16.6 9
1993 437 26.0 16.8 11
1994 452 28.0 16.1 12.4
1995 418 25.0 16.7 12.7
1996 418 25.0 16.7 12.7
1997 397 25.5 15.6 14.1
1998 403 25.2 16.0 14.9
1999 436 25.5 17.1 17
2000 461 29.1 15.8 14.5
2001 489 29.2 16.7 18.2
2002 523 29.3 17.8 18
2003 523 29.3 17.8 18
2004 456 27.9 16.3 17.8
2005 499 29.2 17.1 25.7
2006 522 32.7 16.0 25.3
2007 538 33.0 16.3 19.3
2008 565 34.1 16.6 28.5
2009 588 36.2 16.2 27.9
2010 375 24.4 15.3 39.5
2011 373 23.0 16.1 36.7
2012 375 23.9 15.6 37.3
2013 387 25.3 15.2 42.9
2014 381 25.1 15.1 47.5
2015 366 25.0 14.6 42.6
2016 381 27.0 14.1 45.9
2017 382 28.9 13.1 44
2018 374 24.1 15.5 40.6
2019 374 22.5 16.6 39.3
2020 354 24.9 14.1 41.2
2021 340 25.0 13.6 37.6
2022 365 28.7 12.6 44.9
2023 373 27.0 13.8 49.9
2024 374 26.4 14.1 53.2

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 Gene Howe Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $843 (10.4%) $7,273 (89.6%) $8,115
2020 $895 (10.8%) $7,356 (89.1%) $8,252
2021 $1,401 (15.6%) $7,603 (84.4%) $9,004

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Gene Howe Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1597th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 2039th of 4647 Elementary schools
 8.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Gene Howe Elementary)4737
 10%
   3rd Grade Reading (Canyon Independent School District (Isd))5260
 8%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Gene Howe Elementary)5746
 11%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Canyon Independent School District (Isd))5954
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Gene Howe Elementary)4146
 5%
   4th Grade Reading (Canyon Independent School District (Isd))5258
 6%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Gene Howe Elementary)5954
 5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Canyon Independent School District (Isd))6064
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students374373
 0.3%
African American417
 325%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian23
 50%
Hispanic116131
 12.9%
Pacific Islander00
White237213
 10.1%
Two or More Races128
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients39.3%49.9%
 10.6%


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Gene Howe Elementary ranks 3366th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students at Gene Howe Elementary are 59% White, 33% Hispanic, 4% African American, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Students who attend Gene Howe Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Greenways Intermediate
Middle : West Plains J H
High : Randall High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 374 students attended Gene Howe Elementary.


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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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