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Enrollment
455
Elementary
DISTRICT 386 · STATE 519
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·AMARILLO ISD·NCES 480813000157
Glenwood Elementary School
2407 S HOUSTON, AMARILLO, TX 79103 · (806) 326-4450 · Potter County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY12-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL455 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
15.1:1
30 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.1:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
91%
412 students
DISTRICT 74% · STATE 65%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 83 | 18% |
| Kindergarten | 60 | 13% |
| Grade 1 | 60 | 13% |
| Grade 2 | 55 | 12% |
| Grade 3 | 64 | 14% |
| Grade 4 | 71 | 16% |
| Grade 5 | 62 | 14% |
This year's kindergarten class (60) is about the same size as its 5th grade class (62).
Student demographics
28%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 65% · STATE 63% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
STAAR 2025-26 . % Meets Grade Level or AboveReading
61.0%
TX avg 54.5% . +18.0pp since 2020
Mathematics
53.0%
TX avg 45.3% . -6.0pp since 2020
What this means: On the STAAR, Texas's statewide test, about 61 of every 100 students at this school read at grade level and about 53 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Texas schools, those numbers are about 55 and 45. Reading scores are up about 18 points since 2020, while math scores are down about 6 points.
Performance levels, 2025-26
| Subject | Masters Grade Level | Meets Grade Level | Approaches Grade Level | Did Not Meet Grade Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 30.0% | 31.0% | 23.0% | 16.0% |
| Mathematics | 18.0% | 35.0% | 28.0% | 19.0% |
Share of tested students at each STAAR level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
STAAR results by year
| School year | Reading | Mathematics |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 61.0% | 53.0% |
| 2024-25 | 54.0% | 48.0% |
| 2023-24 | 54.0% | 52.0% |
| 2022-23 | 60.0% | 56.0% |
| 2021-22 | 57.0% | 64.0% |
| 2020-21 | 43.0% | 59.0% |
% Meets Grade Level or Above, all students and all tested grades.
Source: STAAR. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
46.5%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
35.0%
based on TX schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+11.5pp
above demographic expectation
What this means: About 47% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 35% typical for Texas schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among Texas's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like Glenwood Elementary School
Glenwood Elementary School's state test result (46.5% proficient) is higher than 5 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenwood Elementary School this school | 455 | 90.5% | 46.5% |
| Moore Elementary School CORPUS CHRISTI | 484 | 90.7% | 38.3% |
| Joy James Academy of Leadership FORT WORTH | 471 | 91.5% | 41.2% |
| Galindo Elementary School AUSTIN | 418 | 90.4% | 33.6% |
| Blanton Elementary School ARLINGTON | 456 | 90.8% | 23.6% |
| Sam Houston Elementary School ODESSA | 450 | 89.3% | 30.1% |
Matched among Texas elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Glenwood Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Texas | In Potter County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 46.5% | #1,787 of 4,401 | #9 of 27 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 53.0% | #1,456 of 4,466 ▲ 317 | #9 of 27 ▲ 2 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 61.0% | #1,319 of 4,466 ▲ 655 | #7 of 27 no change |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest drop first | -1.0pp | #1,060 of 3,998 | #14 of 26 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 455 | #2,963 of 4,938 | #8 of 30 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.1:1 | #2,528 of 4,622 | #20 of 27 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 27.9% | #3,492 of 4,628 | #24 of 27 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 90.5% | #1,008 of 4,789 | #13 of 30 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +1.1% | #1,236 of 1,307 | N/A |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
455
+22 (+5%) vs 2020
+61% since 1990-91, when it was 282
Student : Teacher
15.1:1
was 14.9:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 455 | 30.2 | 15.1:1 | 91% (412) |
| 2023-24 | 475 | 29.7 | 16.0:1 | 93% (444) |
| 2022-23 | 433 | 30.2 | 14.3:1 | 92% (397) |
| 2020-21 | 433 | 29 | 14.9:1 | 90% (388) |
| 2017-18 | 450 | 29.7 | 15.2:1 | 95% (426) |
| 2015-16 | 440 | 28 | 15.7:1 | 93% (410) |
| 2010-11 | 368 | 29 | 12.7:1 | 96% (354) |
| 2000-01 | 407 | 29 | 14.0:1 | 94% (382) |
| 1990-91 | 282 | 21 | 13.4:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Glenwood Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students up 1% (450 to 455); teachers up 2% (29.7 to 30.2).
About Glenwood Elementary School
Glenwood Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in AMARILLO, Texas, administered by AMARILLO ISD. There are 455 students enrolled, covering pre-K through 5.
Within AMARILLO ISD, Glenwood Elementary School is one of 55 schools. The district enrolls 29,321 students.
The share of Hispanic students at Glenwood Elementary School is 84%. The next largest groups are 8% White and 4% Black. The school's Hispanic share is 45 points above the 39% share among Potter County residents. The diversity index for Glenwood Elementary School is 28%. For US public schools as a whole it is 70%.
The school had 30.2 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25. Its student-to-teacher ratio is 15.1:1. That is in line with the 15.1:1 average for elementary schools in Texas. The school reported 91% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024-25. Among public schools in Potter County, the average eligibility rate is 74%.
The BeatsExpectations prediction for Glenwood Elementary School is 35.0%, and its average proficiency rate across its state test results is 46.5%.
The school is in Potter County, where median household income comes to about $53,249, 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 15% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Potter County counts 49 public schools with about 21,501 students.
The closest school to Glenwood Elementary School is Lawndale Elementary School, located about 0.9 miles away. Glenwood Elementary School is one of several public schools in the area, with at least 8 others within five miles. Ranking the closest schools with test data puts Glenwood Elementary School at 4th of 9.
The school's federal locale classification is City: Mid-size.
Enrollment figures show a rise of 22 students from 2020-21 to 2024-25.
The allk12 page for Glenwood Elementary School lets the school community talk about athletics, class schedules, and weather closures. You can also rate the school on this page.
Potter County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
115,975
Census ACS
Median income
$53,249
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
19%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
15%
Below federal line
Schools in county
49
21,501 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in AMARILLO ISD
- Tascosa High SchoolHigh · 2,176 students
- Amarillo High SchoolHigh · 2,161 students
- Caprock High SchoolHigh · 2,058 students
- Palo Duro High SchoolHigh · 1,949 students
- Bonham Middle SchoolMiddle · 892 students
- Crockett Middle SchoolMiddle · 823 students
Other schools in AMARILLO
- Tascosa High SchoolHigh · 2,176 students
- Amarillo High SchoolHigh · 2,161 students
- Caprock High SchoolHigh · 2,058 students
- Palo Duro High SchoolHigh · 1,949 students
- West Plains High SchoolHigh · 1,221 students
- Randall High SchoolHigh · 1,126 students
Other Glenwood Elementary schools
22 other US public schools in 16 states are named Glenwood Elementary. Glenwood Elementary School is the 8th largest of the 23.
- Glenwood ElementaryVirginia Beach, VA · 896 students
- Glenwood ElementaryLake Stevens, WA · 641 students
- Glenwood Elementary SchoolMedia, PA · 586 students
- Glenwood Elementary SchoolWaukegan, IL · 577 students
- Glenwood Elementary SchoolChatham, IL · 573 students
Nearby schools
- Lawndale Elementary School0.9 mi · 352
- Landergin Elementary School1.0 mi · 260
- Sanborn Elementary School1.2 mi · 404
- Caprock High School1.3 mi · 2,058
- Tradewind Elementary School1.3 mi · 658
- Bowie Middle School1.3 mi · 721
Frequently asked questions
About Glenwood Elementary SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Glenwood Elementary School?
Glenwood Elementary School enrolls approximately 455 students in grades PK-05.
Is Glenwood Elementary School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Glenwood Elementary School is an elementary school covering grades PK-05.
How many teachers does Glenwood Elementary School have?
Glenwood Elementary School employs 30 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.1:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Glenwood Elementary School?
At Glenwood Elementary School, the student body is approximately 8% White, 84% Hispanic, 4% Black, 2% Asian, 1% Two or more.
Who oversees Glenwood Elementary School?
Glenwood Elementary School is overseen by AMARILLO ISD in Potter County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.