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Landergin EL

Elementary School · Amarillo ISD · Amarillo, TX

An Amarillo ISD elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.

3209 S TAYLOR, Amarillo, TX 79110

  • Math 50% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 39% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.1Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.31 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.2Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency50% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency39% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg+6.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-15.3 pts
Overall Proficiency45% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+8.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile59th
Resources & Environment8.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.3:1
District spending per student$11,802
Chronic Absenteeism24.1%

Students at Landergin EL score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency50%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency39%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 50 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 45% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
87%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
77%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
52%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
52%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
40%
ELA
44%
2024
Math
50%
ELA
39%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

91.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Landergin EL sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 32Car-Dependent
  • Transit 23Minimal Transit
  • Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,375/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Amarillo), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$65,896

Median home value

$153,400

Median rent

$1,173/mo

College educated

15%

Homeownership

69.8%

Poverty rate

10.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 79110; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Lamar ELEnrollment path unverified4.7PK–50.9 mi286Compare →
Glenwood ELEnrollment path unverified6.9PK–51.0 mi475Compare →
Amarillo Montessori AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–41.1 mi21Compare →
Wolflin ELEnrollment path unverified8.4PK–51.1 mi316Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Amarillo ISD

Schools in district
55
Rank in district
#35 of 54
District spending per student
$11,802NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
25.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Landergin EL is listed in AMARILLO ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Landergin EL

Landergin EL is a public elementary school in Amarillo, TX, part of Amarillo ISD, serving approximately 237 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #5,131 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Landergin EL

What grades does Landergin EL serve?

Landergin EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Landergin EL?

Landergin EL has an enrollment of approximately 237 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Landergin EL?

The student-teacher ratio at Landergin EL is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Landergin EL rank in TX?

Landergin EL ranks #5,131 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Landergin EL's MySchoolScout rating?

Landergin EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Landergin EL?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Landergin EL has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Landergin EL a charter school?

No, Landergin EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Landergin EL a Title I school?

No, Landergin EL is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Landergin EL?

91.1% of students at Landergin EL qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
237
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Randall County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.1%
Area population (ZIP 79110)
18,514
Area average commute
17.6 min
Area median age
32.2
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 79110; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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