PUCKETT EL

PUCKETT EL is a public elementary school that is part of the AMARILLO ISD school district, located in AMARILLO, TX with about 404 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 24 teachers, PUCKETT EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

PUCKETT ELementary School, located in the Oakhurst neighborhood of Amarillo, Texas, is a core part of the Amarillo Independent School District. The school serves the local community by providing foundational education to elementary-aged students, focusing on academic growth and a supportive learning environment. As a neighborhood school, it is deeply integrated into the surrounding residential area, often serving as a hub for family involvement and community engagement.

The school is committed to the district’s mission of preparing students for future success through a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. By maintaining a focus on student achievement and character development, PUCKETT ELementary strives to foster a positive school culture where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. For families and community members, the school provides consistent communication and resources via their official district-hosted website to keep stakeholders informed about school activities and academic progress.

For more information, contact PUCKETT EL at (806) 326-5050 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

6700 OAKHURST
AMARILLO, TX 79109-5026
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PUCKETT EL is a public school in AMARILLO, TX with about 404 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
AMARILLO ISD
Total Students:
404
Teachers:
24.24
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
Not a Title I 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 404 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending PUCKETT EL is predominantly White, representing about 75% of the student body.

White
75.5%
Hispanic/Latino
16.3%
Black or African American
4.0%
Two or more races
2.5%
Asian
1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%

Female
45.3%
Male
54.7%

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.