OLSEN PARK EL
OLSEN PARK EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the AMARILLO ISD school district, located in AMARILLO, TX with about 442 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 24 teachers, OLSEN PARK EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.
OLSEN PARK ELementary is a public school located in Amarillo, Texas, serving students as part of the Amarillo Independent School District (AISD). The school is situated in a residential area of Northwest Amarillo and is well-regarded for providing a foundational educational experience for students in the early grades. As part of the AISD system, the school follows the district’s curriculum standards, focusing on core academic subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while also emphasizing character development and student growth.
The school community at Olsen Park is known for its welcoming environment and commitment to fostering a positive learning culture. By utilizing resources through the Amarillo Independent School District, the school works to integrate technology and traditional teaching methods to meet the diverse needs of its student population. Families and community members often engage with the school through various programs and events, supporting an educational approach that prioritizes student engagement and academic readiness as children progress toward middle school.
For more information, contact OLSEN PARK EL at (806) 326-4900 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
AMARILLO, TX 79106-4745
(806) 326-4900
OLSEN PARK EL is a public Title I school in AMARILLO, TX with about 442 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- AMARILLO ISD
- Total Students:
- 442
- Teachers:
- 24.71
- 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 eligible school-No program
- 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 442 students
- White
- 62.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 26.9%
- Black or African American
- 5.4%
- Asian
- 2.3%
- Two or more races
- 2.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.9%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 50.0%
- Male
- 50.0%
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.