- Enrollment
- 4,138
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Odessa, TX
Austin Montessori Magnet
Federal NCES profile for Austin Montessori Magnet, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481800001567
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Austin Montessori Magnet earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Texas schools.
- #8 of 20
- schools in Odessa · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.6:1
- large classes for Texas
- 54.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Austin Montessori Magnet has class sizes larger than 92% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Austin Montessori Magnet ranks #8 of 20 schools in Odessa, TX.
School address
District: Ector County Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481800001567 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Austin Montessori Magnet held near 553 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.2 → 28.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 481800001567 · Odessa, TX Other · MID · TRAD
550 enr · 19.6:1 · 54.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Permian H S (4,138 students)
Austin Montessori Magnet held near 553 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.2 → 28.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Austin Montessori Magnet in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Permian H S
Permian H S
4,138 students
- Odessa H S
Odessa H S
3,814 students
- Nimitz Middle 1,310
Nimitz Middle
1,310 students
- Ector College 1,272
Ector College Prep Success Academy
1,272 students
- Wilson & Young 1,227
Wilson & Young Medal of Honor Middle
1,227 students
- This school 550
Austin Montessori Magnet
550 students
What this shows Austin Montessori Magnet reports 550 students on the CCD universe file.
How Austin Montessori Magnet compares
Austin Montessori Magnet held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.6:1 | ▲ 33% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.0% | ▼ 13% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 550 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
550
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 92% in Texas - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,723
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 550 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 84.4%
White 11.5%
African American 1.8%
Two or More 1.8%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 84.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.4, Austin Montessori Magnet is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ector County Isd reports $10,723 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Austin Montessori Magnet Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Permian H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Odessa H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nimitz Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ector College Prep Success Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wilson & Young Medal of Honor Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Austin Montessori Magnet's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,814
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,310
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,272
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,227
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~550 students)
Frequently asked questions about Austin Montessori Magnet
How many students attend Austin Montessori Magnet?
Austin Montessori Magnet has 550 students enrolled. It is a public school in Odessa, TX. CCD year-over-year: 537 (2022-23) → 553 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Austin Montessori Magnet?
The student-teacher ratio at Austin Montessori Magnet is 19.6:1, which is 33% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Austin Montessori Magnet?
54.0% of students at Austin Montessori Magnet are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Austin Montessori Magnet?
The largest demographic group at Austin Montessori Magnet is Hispanic or Latino at 84.4% of enrollment, in Odessa, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Austin Montessori Magnet?
Austin Montessori Magnet has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Austin Montessori Magnet rank among schools in Odessa?
By Resource Investment Index, Austin Montessori Magnet ranks #8 of 20 schools in Odessa, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Odessa on the city page.
What other schools are in Ector County Isd?
Besides Austin Montessori Magnet, Ector County Isd also operates Permian H S (4,138 students), Odessa H S (3,814 students), and Nimitz Middle (1,310 students). See the Ector County Isd district page for the complete list.