Enrollment
511
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Odessa, TX
El Magnet at Hays
Federal NCES profile for El Magnet at Hays, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481800001581
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
El Magnet at Hays earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Texas schools.
- #6 of 20
- schools in Odessa · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.3:1
- large classes for Texas
- 53.9%
- free-lunch eligible
El Magnet at Hays has class sizes larger than 95% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, El Magnet at Hays ranks #6 of 20 schools in Odessa, TX.
School address
District: Ector County Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481800001581 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.3:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+45% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.9%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How El Magnet at Hays compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at El Magnet at Hays
El Magnet at Hays is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Odessa, Texas, enrolling 511 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.3:1 is larger than about 95% of Texas schools and 45% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 53.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 511 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 1,409 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #792.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (76%) and White (14%) (diversity index 40/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 511 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 17.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Ector County Isd also operates Permian H S (4,138 students) and Odessa H S (3,814 students) alongside El Magnet at Hays.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How El Magnet at Hays compares
El Magnet at Hays on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.3:1 | ▲ 45% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.9% | ▼ 13% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 511 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.3:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
511
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
53.9%
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
21.3:1
students per teacher
- 45% above state mean
Top 95% in Texas - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
7.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,033
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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 511 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 75.9%
White 14.3%
African American 5.5%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 75.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.9, El Magnet at Hays is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ector County Isd, which includes El Magnet at Hays.
$11,033
Per student
-19%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.7%
State 35.4%
Federal 17.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How El Magnet at Hays Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Permian H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to El Magnet at Hays's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,138
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~511 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about El Magnet at Hays
How many students attend El Magnet at Hays?
El Magnet at Hays has 511 students enrolled. It is a public school in Odessa, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at El Magnet at Hays?
The student-teacher ratio at El Magnet at Hays is 21.3:1, which is 45% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at El Magnet at Hays?
53.9% of students at El Magnet at Hays are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of El Magnet at Hays?
The largest demographic group at El Magnet at Hays is Hispanic or Latino at 75.9% of enrollment, in Odessa, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for El Magnet at Hays?
El Magnet at Hays has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does El Magnet at Hays rank among schools in Odessa?
By Resource Investment Index, El Magnet at Hays ranks #6 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.
Is El Magnet at Hays a good school?
El Magnet at Hays earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Texas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Ector County Isd?
Besides El Magnet at Hays, 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.
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