WESTERN PLATEAU EL

wpamaisd.sharpschool.com/

400 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.

400

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WESTERN PLATEAU EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	265
Hispanic	84
Black	30
Asian	6
Two or More	8
American Indian	7

White
265 (66.2%)
Hispanic
84 (21.0%)
Black
30 (7.5%)
Two or More
8 (2.0%)
American Indian
7 (1.8%)
Asian
6 (1.5%)

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:	400
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
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 23

Kindergarten 60

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 80

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for WESTERN PLATEAU EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	23
Kindergarten	60
Grade 1	66
Grade 2	54
Grade 3	52
Grade 4	65
Grade 5	80

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for WESTERN PLATEAU EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	193	48.2%
Male	207	51.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)