WESTERN PLATEAU EL

wpamaisd.sharpschool.com/

431 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Western Plateau Elementary is a public school located in Amarillo, Texas, serving students as part of the Amarillo Independent School District. Situated in a residential area, the school focuses on providing a foundational education for elementary-aged children, emphasizing academic growth, social development, and a supportive learning environment. Like many schools in the district, it is committed to fostering a community-oriented atmosphere that encourages student engagement and parent involvement.

The school is recognized for its commitment to the success of its diverse student body, offering a structured curriculum designed to meet state educational standards. Through its official online portal, the school provides parents and guardians with essential resources, including school calendars, faculty contacts, and updates on district policies. By balancing core academic subjects with extracurricular opportunities, Western Plateau Elementary strives to prepare its students for a smooth transition into middle school and beyond.

431

Total Students

28.7

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WESTERN PLATEAU EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	260
Hispanic	124
Black	30
Asian	1
Two or More	13
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
260 (60.3 %)
Hispanic
124 (28.8 %)
Black
30 (7.0 %)
Two or More
13 (3.0 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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)326-5550
Website:	http://wpamaisd.sharpschool.com/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	431
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	209
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	38

* 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 31

Kindergarten 60

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 81

Grade 4 73

Grade 5 64

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for WESTERN PLATEAU EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	31
Kindergarten	60
Grade 1	51
Grade 2	71
Grade 3	81
Grade 4	73
Grade 5	64

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for WESTERN PLATEAU EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	218	50.6%
Male	213	49.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)