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Bivins Elementary School

1500 S Fannin
Amarillo, TX 79102
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 420 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bivins Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 420 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Top 30% in TX
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 58% (Top 30%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

School Overview

Bivins Elementary School's student population of 420 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
420 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers

School Rankings

Bivins 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 Bivins Elementary School is 0.65, which is more 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)
#2354 out of 8096 schools
(Top 30%)
50%
44%
58%
51%
20-24%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
35%
53%
Black
10%
13%
White
47%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.65
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bivins Elementary School's ranking?
Bivins Elementary School is ranked #2354 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% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Bivins Elementary School?
420 students attend Bivins Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Bivins Elementary School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bivins Elementary School?
Bivins Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bivins Elementary School offer ?
Bivins Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Bivins Elementary School part of?
Bivins Elementary School is part of Amarillo Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 420 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 58% (Top 30%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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