HAMLET EL

HAMLET EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the AMARILLO ISD school district, located in AMARILLO, TX with about 329 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, HAMLET EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.

HAMLET ELementary School is a public school located at 705 Sycamore in Amarillo, Texas, and is part of the Amarillo Independent School District. Serving a primary-level student population, the school focuses on building a strong academic foundation while fostering a supportive community environment for its students. As part of a larger district, it follows the Amarillo ISD curriculum standards, emphasizing core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies to prepare students for their future educational journeys.

The school is dedicated to student growth and engagement, utilizing the district's technological resources to keep families informed about school news, academic calendars, and administrative updates. By maintaining an accessible online presence through its school website, HAMLET ELementary facilitates communication between educators, parents, and the community to ensure a collaborative approach to student success. Its location in the North Amarillo area places it as a central hub for neighborhood families seeking a structured and nurturing learning environment for their children.

For more information, contact HAMLET EL at (806) 326-4500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

705 SYCAMORE
AMARILLO, TX 79107-2044
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HAMLET EL is a public Title I school in AMARILLO, TX with about 329 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
AMARILLO ISD
Total Students:
329
Teachers:
29.57
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
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 329 students

Black or African American
57.4%
Hispanic/Latino
25.8%
White
8.2%
Two or more races
6.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.9%
Asian
0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%

Female
48.6%
Male
51.4%

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.