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Gene Howe Elementary School

5108 Pico
Amarillo, TX 79110
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 374 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Gene Howe Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 374 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : Top 30% in TX
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Gene Howe Elementary School's student population of 374 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
374 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Motto
Our Mission is to empower students through academic and character development to obtain lifelong success as servant leaders.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Gene Howe Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gene Howe Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
#2156 out of 8096 schools
(Top 30%)
50-54%
44%
55-59%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
34%
53%
Black
4%
13%
White
59%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.54
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gene Howe Elementary School's ranking?
Gene Howe Elementary School is ranked #2156 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Gene Howe Elementary School?
374 students attend Gene Howe Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Gene Howe Elementary School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gene Howe Elementary School?
Gene Howe Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gene Howe Elementary School offer ?
Gene Howe Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Gene Howe Elementary School part of?
Gene Howe Elementary School is part of Canyon Independent School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 374 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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