At a glance
Reported students
399
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
25.17
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
26th percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
423
South Georgia El: 399 reported students.
State peer staffing position
72nd percentile
15.9:1 reported; state peer median 14.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 336
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.9:1
What the reported data says about South Georgia El
South Georgia El is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Amarillo. It is one of 52 current school records connected to Amarillo ISD. NCES reports 399 students for 2024–25.
Among 4,659 elementary schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 519 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 26th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.9:1, close to the Texas median of 14.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (51.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (33.8%). English learners represent 2.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking South Georgia El
- 1How do the reported 15.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 25.17 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 71.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White51.1%
- Hispanic33.8%
- Black5%
- Asian1.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Amarillo ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Western Plateau El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
400 reported students
Sanborn El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
404 reported students
Olsen Park El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
387 reported students
Belmar El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
385 reported students
Bivins El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
415 reported students
Windsor El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
430 reported students
Public schools near South Georgia El
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Lawn El Elementary · Amarillo ISD | PK–05 | 325 | 0.8 mi |
| Paramount Terrace El Elementary · Amarillo ISD | PK–05 | 313 | 1.1 mi |
| Western Plateau El Elementary · Amarillo ISD | PK–05 | 400 | 1.3 mi |
| Lamar El Elementary · Amarillo ISD | PK–05 | 281 | 1.5 mi |
| Coronado El Elementary · Amarillo ISD | PK–05 | 435 | 1.7 mi |
| City View El Elementary · Canyon ISD | PK–04 | 698 | 1.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about South Georgia El
What grades does South Georgia El serve?
South Georgia El reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Amarillo ISD.
How many students attend South Georgia El?
South Georgia El reported 399 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 26th percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 336 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at South Georgia El?
The calculated ratio is 15.9:1, based on 399 students and 25.17 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 14.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is South Georgia El a public, charter, or magnet school?
South Georgia El is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Amarillo ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of South Georgia El students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
71.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is South Georgia El in?
South Georgia El is part of Amarillo ISD, based in Amarillo, TX, which operates 52 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near South Georgia El?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include South Lawn El (0.8 mi), Paramount Terrace El (1.1 mi), Western Plateau El (1.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.