PARAMOUNT TERRACE EL
PARAMOUNT TERRACE EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the AMARILLO ISD school district, located in AMARILLO, TX with about 362 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, PARAMOUNT TERRACE 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.
PARAMOUNT TERRACE 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 southwest Amarillo and focuses on providing a foundational educational experience for elementary-aged children within the local community. Like other schools in the AISD system, it emphasizes core academic subjects, character development, and preparing students for their eventual transition to middle school.
The school is known for its community-oriented atmosphere and its commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment for its students. As an integral part of the Amarillo ISD, Paramount Terrace utilizes the district’s established curriculum and resources to support diverse learning needs. Parents and community members typically engage with the school through local events and parent-teacher organizations, reflecting the school’s role as a central hub for families in its specific neighborhood.
For more information, contact PARAMOUNT TERRACE EL at (806) 326-4950 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
AMARILLO, TX 79109-5512
(806) 326-4950
http://ptamaisd.sharpschool.com/
PARAMOUNT TERRACE EL is a public Title I school in AMARILLO, TX with about 362 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- AMARILLO ISD
- Total Students:
- 362
- Teachers:
- 24.6
- 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 362 students
- White
- 50.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 33.4%
- Black or African American
- 11.9%
- Two or more races
- 3.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.6%
- Asian
- 0.6%
- Female
- 51.9%
- Male
- 48.1%
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.