How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Ector County ISD | Idea Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Odessa, Texas | Weslaco, Texas |
| Total Enrollment | 33,340 | 74,217 |
| Number of Schools | 46 | 123 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 19.7:1 | 18.8:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Ector County ISD | Idea Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $10,723 | $11,857 |
| Federal Revenue | 17.9% | 20.4% |
| State Revenue | 35.4% | 76.8% |
| Local Revenue | 46.7% | 2.8% |
Ector County ISD
Federal State Local
Idea Public Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Ector County ISD | Idea Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12.8% | 5.3% |
| African American | 3.9% | 7.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 80.2% | 85.2% |
| Asian | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 73.9% | 82.1% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Ector County ISD | Idea Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 38 | 386 |
| Schools with AP | 3 | 38 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 486.6:1 | 528:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 25.5% | 21.9% |
School Types
Ector County ISD
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 2
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 34
Idea Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 123
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 111
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.