- Enrollment
- 4,138
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Odessa, TX
El Magnet at Blackshear
Federal NCES profile for El Magnet at Blackshear, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 481800005866
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
El Magnet at Blackshear earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Texas schools.
- #13 of 17
- elementary schools in Odessa · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.4:1
- large classes for Texas
- 78.1%
- free-lunch eligible
El Magnet at Blackshear has class sizes larger than 93% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, El Magnet at Blackshear ranks #13 of 17 elementary schools in Odessa, TX.
School address
District: Ector County Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481800005866 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
El Magnet at Blackshear held near 693 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 35.8 → 35.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+21 students YoY 481800005866 · Odessa, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
715 enr · 20.4:1 · 78.1% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Permian H S (4,138 students)
El Magnet at Blackshear held near 693 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount). Teacher FTE held 35.8 → 35.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
El Magnet at Blackshear 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 715
El Magnet at Blackshear
715 students
What this shows El Magnet at Blackshear reports 715 students on the CCD universe file.
How El Magnet at Blackshear compares
El Magnet at Blackshear 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 | 20.4:1 | ▲ 39% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.1% | ▲ 26% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 715 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
715
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 39% above state mean
Top 93% in Texas - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
34.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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 715 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 86.0%
African American 8.5%
White 3.4%
Two or More 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 86.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.2, El Magnet at Blackshear 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 El Magnet at Blackshear Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Permian H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Odessa H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nimitz Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ector College Prep Success Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wilson & Young Medal of Honor Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to El Magnet at Blackshear'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 elementary 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 (~715 students)
Frequently asked questions about El Magnet at Blackshear
How many students attend El Magnet at Blackshear?
El Magnet at Blackshear has 715 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Odessa, TX. CCD year-over-year: 672 (2022-23) → 693 (2023-24), nearly flat (+21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at El Magnet at Blackshear?
The student-teacher ratio at El Magnet at Blackshear is 20.4:1, which is 39% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 30% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at El Magnet at Blackshear?
78.1% of students at El Magnet at Blackshear are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of El Magnet at Blackshear?
The largest demographic group at El Magnet at Blackshear is Hispanic or Latino at 86.0% of enrollment, in Odessa, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for El Magnet at Blackshear?
El Magnet at Blackshear has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 El Magnet at Blackshear rank among elementary schools in Odessa?
By Resource Investment Index, El Magnet at Blackshear ranks #13 of 17 elementary 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 elementary schools in Odessa on the city page.
What other schools are in Ector County Isd?
Besides El Magnet at Blackshear, 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.