- Enrollment
- 4,138
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Odessa, TX
Ector Co Youth Ctr
Federal NCES profile for Ector Co Youth Ctr, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481800016986
👥 S:T ratio 72
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ector Co Youth Ctr earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Texas schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Texas.
- #5 of 20
- schools in Odessa · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7:1
- small classes for Texas
- 61.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Ector Co Youth Ctr has class sizes smaller than 97% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ector Co Youth Ctr ranks #5 of 20 schools in Odessa, TX.
School address
District: Ector County Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481800016986 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Ector Co Youth Ctr shrank from 18 students in 2022-23 to 15 in 2023-24 (-16.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 2.2 → 1.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-3 students YoY 481800016986 · Odessa, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
14 enr · 7:1 · 61.1% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Permian H S (4,138 students)
Ector Co Youth Ctr shrank from 18 students in 2022-23 to 15 in 2023-24 (-16.7%). Teacher FTE lost 2.2 → 1.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Ector Co Youth Ctr 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 14
Ector Co Youth Ctr
14 students
What this shows Ector Co Youth Ctr reports 14 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ector Co Youth Ctr compares
Ector Co Youth Ctr is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7:1 | ▼ 52% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.1% | ▼ 1% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 14 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
14
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
7:1
students per teacher
- 52% below state mean
Top 3% in Texas - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 50.0%
African American 28.6%
White 21.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.2, Ector Co Youth Ctr is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Ector County Isd reports $10,723 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ector Co Youth Ctr Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Permian H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Odessa H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nimitz Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ector College Prep Success Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wilson & Young Medal of Honor Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ector Co Youth Ctr'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 (~14 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ector Co Youth Ctr
How many students attend Ector Co Youth Ctr?
Ector Co Youth Ctr has 14 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Odessa, TX. CCD year-over-year: 18 (2022-23) → 15 (2023-24), down 3.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ector Co Youth Ctr?
The student-teacher ratio at Ector Co Youth Ctr is 7:1, which is 52% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 55% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ector Co Youth Ctr?
61.1% of students at Ector Co Youth Ctr are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ector Co Youth Ctr?
The largest demographic group at Ector Co Youth Ctr is Hispanic or Latino at 50.0% of enrollment, in Odessa, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ector Co Youth Ctr?
Ector Co Youth Ctr has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Ector Co Youth Ctr rank among schools in Odessa?
By Resource Investment Index, Ector Co Youth Ctr ranks #5 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 Ector Co Youth Ctr, 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.