PARAMOUNT TERRACE EL

ptamaisd.sharpschool.com/

313 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Paramount Terrace Elementary is a public school located in Amarillo, Texas, serving students as part of the Amarillo Independent School District (AISD). The school is situated in a residential area of southwest Amarillo and focuses on providing a foundational educational experience for elementary-aged children within the local community. Like other schools in the AISD system, it emphasizes core academic subjects, character development, and preparing students for their eventual transition to middle school.

The school is known for its community-oriented atmosphere and its commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment for its students. As an integral part of the Amarillo ISD, Paramount Terrace utilizes the district’s established curriculum and resources to support diverse learning needs. Parents and community members typically engage with the school through local events and parent-teacher organizations, reflecting the school’s role as a central hub for families in its specific neighborhood.

313

Total Students

24.1

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PARAMOUNT TERRACE EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	142
Hispanic	100
Black	43
Asian	5
Two or More	20
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
142 (45.4%)
Hispanic
100 (31.9%)
Black
43 (13.7%)
Two or More
20 (6.4%)
Asian
5 (1.6%)
American Indian
2 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
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)326-4950
Website:	http://ptamaisd.sharpschool.com/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	313
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	177
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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 19

Kindergarten 44

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 37

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PARAMOUNT TERRACE EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	19
Kindergarten	44
Grade 1	49
Grade 2	51
Grade 3	60
Grade 4	53
Grade 5	37

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PARAMOUNT TERRACE EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	152	48.6%
Male	161	51.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)