PUCKETT EL

puckettamaisd.sharpschool.com/

344 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

344

Total Students

22.1

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PUCKETT EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	233
Hispanic	88
Black	6
Asian	2
Two or More	14
American Indian	1

White
233 (67.7 %)
Hispanic
88 (25.6 %)
Two or More
14 (4.1 %)
Black
6 (1.7 %)
Asian
2 (0.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	AMARILLO ISD
Phone:	(806)326-5050
Website:	http://puckettamaisd.sharpschool.com/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	344
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	76
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 6

Kindergarten 55

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 64

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PUCKETT EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	6
Kindergarten	55
Grade 1	50
Grade 2	50
Grade 3	54
Grade 4	65
Grade 5	64

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PUCKETT EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	153	44.5%
Male	191	55.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)