San Jacinto Elementary

Summary:

San Jacinto Elementary is a public elementary school in Amarillo, Texas, serving 441 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Amarillo Independent School District, which is ranked 442 out of 968 districts in the state.

Despite the school's diverse student population, with nearly half of the students identifying as Hispanic, San Jacinto Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Texas elementary schools over the past 10 years. The school's performance on STAAR tests, which measure academic proficiency, is significantly lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the percentage of 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade students proficient or better in STAAR Reading was 28.85%, 41.79%, and 31.37%, respectively, compared to the district averages of 46.48%, 51.53%, and 53.65%. The school's high percentage of students (95.24%) qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch also suggests a concentration of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

Interestingly, the nearby Park Hills Elementary, Woodlands Elementary, and Olsen Park Elementary schools generally perform better academically than San Jacinto Elementary, with higher STAAR proficiency rates and higher statewide rankings. These nearby schools also have lower percentages of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a less economically disadvantaged student population. To address these challenges, San Jacinto Elementary will need to implement effective strategies to support the learning needs of its diverse student body and ensure resources are being allocated effectively to improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 3400 W 4th
       Amarillo, TX  79106-7999


(806) 326-5200

District: Amarillo Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3624th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,212 Help


Students who attend San Jacinto Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Houston Middle
High:    Amtech Career Academy
    Tascosa High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.4 Help
Number of students:  441

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
49.2%
White:
23.8%
African American:
20.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  95.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details San Jacinto Elementary ranks worse than 77.5% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 34th among 36 ranked elementary schools in the Amarillo Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.99. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at San Jacinto Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (49.2%), White (23.8%), African American (20.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 95.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at San Jacinto Elementary is 14.4. 19 elementary schools in the Amarillo Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at San Jacinto Elementary is $12,212, which is the 5th highest among 36 elementary schools in the Amarillo Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger Rankings:

San Jacinto Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Amarillo Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Amarillo Independent School District (Isd) 442nd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for San Jacinto Elementary

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Rank History for all students at San Jacinto Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 8.48 3386th 3465 2.3%
2005 16.75 3254th 3475 6.4%
2006 14.92 3289th 3476 5.4%
2007 26.07 3219th 3724 13.6%
2008 62.21 1519th 3768 59.7%
2009 47.87 2354th 3884 39.4%
2010 57.28 1939th 3937 50.7%
2011 56.90 2005th 4095 51.0%
2012 39.26 2927th 4206 30.4%
2013 32.11 3303rd 4221 21.7%
2014 41.18 2840th 4260 33.3%
2015 42.75 2708th 4320 37.3%
2016 41.27 2766th 4286 35.5%
2017 43.10 2334th 4329 46.1%
2018 21.53 3716th 4359 14.8%
2019 12.83 4241st 4479 5.3%
2021 35.05 2840th 4578 38.0%
2022 27.63 3504th 4581 23.5%
2023 24.43 3736th 4647 19.6%
2024 26.99 3624th 4675 22.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at San Jacinto Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.85 973rd 1046 7.0%
2021 36.48 655th 961 31.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at San Jacinto Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.16 2206th 3226 31.6%
2019 18.70 3117th 3333 6.5%
2021 42.57 1896th 3446 45.0%
2022 44.83 1951st 3487 44.0%
2023 34.19 2575th 3556 27.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at San Jacinto Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.53 2752nd 3558 22.7%
2019 33.26 2563rd 3684 30.4%
2021 50.39 1401st 3799 63.1%
2022 37.53 2465th 3952 37.6%
2023 30.32 3107th 4086 24.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at San Jacinto Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.45 3414th 4264 19.9%
2019 17.97 4042nd 4309 6.2%
2021 47.05 2243rd 4451 49.6%
2022 38.16 2944th 4477 34.2%
2023 33.34 3315th 4521 26.7%
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Rank History for Female students at San Jacinto Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.54 3579th 4306 16.9%
2019 13.61 4136th 4348 4.9%
2021 36.54 2768th 4499 38.5%
2022 32.13 3287th 4561 27.9%
2023 27.73 3560th 4588 22.4%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at San Jacinto Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 29.54 2700th 3184 15.2%
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Rank History for At Risk students at San Jacinto Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.31 3480th 4240 17.9%
2019 23.42 3796th 4295 11.6%
2021 34.93 2981st 4331 31.2%
2022 34.98 3167th 4461 29.0%
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Rank History for Male students at San Jacinto Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.26 3759th 4319 13.0%
2019 14.69 4101st 4357 5.9%
2021 34.08 2898th 4498 35.6%
2022 25.48 3668th 4563 19.6%
2023 22.46 3863rd 4585 15.7%
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Rank History for African American students at San Jacinto Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.14 2130th 2483 14.2%
2019 13.51 2447th 2515 2.7%
2021 39.53 1431st 2444 41.4%
2022 25.19 2038th 2421 15.8%
2023 36.03 1602nd 2443 34.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at San Jacinto Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.37 3451st 4168 17.2%
2019 24.48 3610th 4188 13.8%
2021 39.28 2624th 4329 39.4%
2022 32.16 3269th 4376 25.3%
2023 23.99 3746th 4401 14.9%
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Rank History for White students at San Jacinto Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.38 2587th 3127 17.3%
2019 7.58 3084th 3142 1.8%
2021 23.60 2607th 3082 15.4%
2022 24.63 2596th 3082 15.8%
2023 15.65 2876th 3106 7.4%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, September 14, 2009

Open Quote San Jacinto is the only No Excuses University in Texas. Making it possible for their students to actually achieve a secondary education after High School. Their Principal Mr. Curry really has a true love for his students and the energy to motivate San Jacinto Elementary in such a positive way. My daughters have attended several nice schools From Amarillo to Idaho Each with their own unique programs and they tell me often that this is their favorite of them all.
To be honest I was afraid to enroll them here because I feared a school in the poor neighborhood might not have the programs to inspire me children. I thank Mr. Curry and all the staff of San Jacinto Elementary not only does it inspire my children but goes beyond expectations to really care about my children's future. Close Quote



Enrollment information for San Jacinto Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 508 117 2 153 n/a n/a n/a 0 780
1989 395 102 5 139 0 n/a n/a 0 641
1990 368 113 5 173 0 n/a n/a 0 659
1991 371 96 4 180 0 n/a n/a 0 651
1992 386 121 4 214 0 n/a n/a 0 725
1993 390 150 4 202 0 n/a n/a 0 746
1994 334 142 1 221 2 n/a n/a 0 700
1995 335 155 3 224 2 n/a n/a 0 719
1996 335 155 3 224 2 n/a n/a 0 719
1997 319 152 6 237 2 n/a n/a 0 716
1998 308 154 5 216 1 n/a n/a 0 684
1999 284 141 1 228 2 n/a n/a 0 656
2000 227 102 1 231 5 n/a n/a 0 566
2001 224 115 0 244 3 n/a n/a 0 586
2002 181 118 1 248 3 n/a n/a 0 551
2003 181 118 1 248 3 n/a n/a 0 551
2004 202 111 1 240 3 n/a n/a 0 557
2005 181 112 1 245 4 n/a n/a 0 543
2006 170 106 2 228 3 n/a n/a 0 509
2007 204 114 2 240 7 n/a n/a 0 567
2008 238 142 3 284 2 n/a n/a 0 669
2009 237 111 5 302 4 n/a n/a 0 659
2010 218 153 2 315 0 n/a n/a 0 688
2011 188 168 8 398 4 1 25 0 792
2012 181 150 3 357 1 7 24 0 723
2013 177 169 2 357 2 7 20 0 734
2014 157 164 1 337 2 5 29 0 695
2015 156 143 6 316 6 4 31 0 662
2016 170 120 6 320 2 4 43 0 665
2017 144 154 7 295 2 4 41 0 647
2018 145 135 7 289 2 6 38 0 622
2019 137 115 6 305 3 4 27 0 597
2020 130 101 8 266 3 2 25 0 535
2021 116 81 4 234 3 2 18 0 458
2022 131 101 3 226 3 1 21 0 486
2023 105 90 9 217 2 1 17 0 441

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at San Jacinto Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 780 40.0 19.5 n/a
1989 641 n/a n/a n/a
1990 659 37.0 17.8 n/a
1991 651 37.3 17.4 n/a
1992 725 39.3 18.4 80.1
1993 746 43.0 17.3 77.2
1994 700 41.5 16.9 73
1995 719 41.9 17.2 32
1996 719 41.9 17.2 32
1997 716 44.1 16.2 75.8
1998 684 44.4 15.4 75.1
1999 656 42.1 15.6 78.7
2000 566 40.6 13.9 85.5
2001 586 38.9 15.1 91.5
2002 551 37.2 14.8 93.8
2003 551 37.2 14.8 93.8
2004 557 37.1 15.0 93.4
2005 543 38.2 14.2 93.6
2006 509 36.1 14.1 91.6
2007 567 37.2 15.2 94.4
2008 669 42.7 15.7 95.1
2009 659 42.0 15.7 92.1
2010 688 44.6 15.4 94.6
2011 792 44.6 17.7 93.8
2012 723 44.6 16.2 94.3
2013 734 44.5 16.4 95.8
2014 695 43.5 15.9 95.5
2015 662 43.0 15.3 96.5
2016 665 41.0 16.2 95.9
2017 647 40.1 16.1 96.8
2018 622 39.6 15.7 95.2
2019 597 38.6 15.4 93.3
2020 535 37.6 14.2 93.8
2021 458 32.7 13.9 94.3
2022 486 35.5 13.6 92.4
2023 441 30.5 14.4 95.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio San Jacinto Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 780 40.0 19.5 n/a
1989 641 n/a n/a n/a
1990 659 37.0 17.8 n/a
1991 651 37.3 17.4 n/a
1992 725 39.3 18.4 80.1
1993 746 43.0 17.3 77.2
1994 700 41.5 16.9 73
1995 719 41.9 17.2 32
1996 719 41.9 17.2 32
1997 716 44.1 16.2 75.8
1998 684 44.4 15.4 75.1
1999 656 42.1 15.6 78.7
2000 566 40.6 13.9 85.5
2001 586 38.9 15.1 91.5
2002 551 37.2 14.8 93.8
2003 551 37.2 14.8 93.8
2004 557 37.1 15.0 93.4
2005 543 38.2 14.2 93.6
2006 509 36.1 14.1 91.6
2007 567 37.2 15.2 94.4
2008 669 42.7 15.7 95.1
2009 659 42.0 15.7 92.1
2010 688 44.6 15.4 94.6
2011 792 44.6 17.7 93.8
2012 723 44.6 16.2 94.3
2013 734 44.5 16.4 95.8
2014 695 43.5 15.9 95.5
2015 662 43.0 15.3 96.5
2016 665 41.0 16.2 95.9
2017 647 40.1 16.1 96.8
2018 622 39.6 15.7 95.2
2019 597 38.6 15.4 93.3
2020 535 37.6 14.2 93.8
2021 458 32.7 13.9 94.3
2022 486 35.5 13.6 92.4
2023 441 30.5 14.4 95.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for San Jacinto Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,466 (16.1%) $7,639 (83.9%) $9,105
2020 $1,540 (16.4%) $7,853 (83.6%) $9,393
2021 $2,272 (18.6%) $9,940 (81.4%) $12,212

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on San Jacinto Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 4241st of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 3736th of 4647 Elementary schools
 14.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (San Jacinto Elementary)2022
 2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Amarillo Independent School District (Isd))4150
 9%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (San Jacinto Elementary)1728
 11%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Amarillo Independent School District (Isd))4647
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (San Jacinto Elementary)1633
 17%
   4th Grade Reading (Amarillo Independent School District (Isd))4149
 8%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (San Jacinto Elementary)3031
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Amarillo Independent School District (Isd))5052
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (San Jacinto Elementary)3040
 10%
   5th Grade Reading (Amarillo Independent School District (Isd))5358
 5%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (San Jacinto Elementary)2945
 16%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Amarillo Independent School District (Isd))6455
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (San Jacinto Elementary)3521
 14%
   5th Grade Science (Amarillo Independent School District (Isd))5335
 18%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students597441
 26.1%
African American11590
 21.7%
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian69
 50%
Hispanic305217
 28.9%
Pacific Islander41
 75%
White137105
 23.4%
Two or More Races2717
 37%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients93.3%95.2%
 1.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about San Jacinto Elementary

Students at San Jacinto Elementary are 49% Hispanic, 24% White, 20% African American, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

San Jacinto Elementary ranks in the bottom 22.5% of Texas elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 441 students attended San Jacinto Elementary.

Students who attend San Jacinto Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Houston Middle
High : Amtech Career Academy
High : Tascosa High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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