GLENWOOD EL
GLENWOOD EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the AMARILLO ISD school district, located in AMARILLO, TX with about 450 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 29 teachers, GLENWOOD EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
GLENWOOD ELementary School is a public school located in Amarillo, Texas, serving students as part of the Amarillo Independent School District. Situated on South Houston Street, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that supports academic growth and social development for its diverse student population. As part of the AISD framework, GLENWOOD ELementary emphasizes foundational literacy and numeracy skills, aiming to prepare its young learners for success in their future educational endeavors.
Beyond its core curriculum, GLENWOOD ELementary functions as a vital community hub in the surrounding neighborhood. The school’s official website highlights its commitment to maintaining active communication with parents and community members, ensuring that families remain informed about school events, district policies, and student achievements. By prioritizing a supportive school culture and collaborative learning atmosphere, GLENWOOD ELementary strives to provide a stable and enriching educational experience for the children of Amarillo.
For more information, contact GLENWOOD EL at (806) 326-4450 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
AMARILLO, TX 79103-2509
(806) 326-4450
GLENWOOD EL is a public Title I school in AMARILLO, TX with about 450 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- AMARILLO ISD
- Total Students:
- 450
- Teachers:
- 29.67
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 450 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending GLENWOOD EL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 87% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 86.7%
- White
- 5.8%
- Black or African American
- 4.0%
- Asian
- 2.0%
- Two or more races
- 1.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 51.1%
- Male
- 48.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.