Western Plateau El
Amarillo, TX · Amarillo ISD
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · City, midsize
1,672nd of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 62%▼ Declining
4927 SHAWNEE, Amarillo, TX 79109
(806)326-5550NCES ID 480813000183Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Western Plateau El 1,672nd of 4,406 Texas elementary schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 62% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 73th in 2019 to 62th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 188 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 434 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 69.2% | 65.0% | ▼ 4.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 19.2% | 24.7% | ▲ 5.5 pts | |
| Black | 5.0% | 5.5% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 6.0% | 3.2% | ▼ 2.8 pts | |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.9% | ▲ 0.9 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.2 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $236K in zip 79109 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is Western Plateau El in?
Western Plateau El is part of the Amarillo ISD district in Amarillo, Texas.
Is Western Plateau El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Western Plateau El 1,672nd of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 62% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Western Plateau El?
White 65%, Hispanic 25%, Black 6%, Two or more races 3% (434 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Western Plateau El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 79109 is $236K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.