GENE HOWE EL

www.canyonisd.net

363 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Gene Howe Elementary School, located at 5108 Pico in Amarillo, Texas, is a part of the Canyon Independent School District. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational educational experience within the Canyon ISD framework, which is widely recognized for its commitment to academic excellence and student success. The campus serves as a primary hub for elementary-aged children, fostering a learning environment that emphasizes literacy, core subject mastery, and social-emotional development.

As a member of the Canyon ISD community, Gene Howe Elementary benefits from the district's reputation for strong administrative support, dedicated faculty, and a curriculum designed to prepare students for the transition to middle school. Parents and community members interested in detailed information regarding campus events, school policies, academic calendars, or specific educational programs can access the school’s resources through the district’s official website at http://www.canyonisd.net.

363

Total Students

24.6

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GENE HOWE EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	212
Hispanic	127
Black	14
Asian	1
Two or More	6
American Indian	3

White
212 (58.4%)
Hispanic
127 (35.0%)
Black
14 (3.9%)
Two or More
6 (1.7%)
American Indian
3 (0.8%)
Asian
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:	CANYON ISD
Phone:	(806)677-2380
Website:	http://www.canyonisd.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	363
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	151
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* 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 7

Kindergarten 72

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 90

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for GENE HOWE EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	7
Kindergarten	72
Grade 1	56
Grade 2	72
Grade 3	66
Grade 4	90

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for GENE HOWE EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	166	45.7%
Male	197	54.3%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th