- Enrollment
- 4,138
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+37 students YoY
El Magnet at Hays grew from 460 students in 2022-23 to 497 in 2023-24 (+8.0%).
Teacher FTE added 24.8 → 25.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+37 students YoY 481800001581 · Odessa, TX Other · MID · TRAD
511 enr · 21.3:1 · 53.9% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Permian H S (4,138 students)
El Magnet at Hays grew from 460 students in 2022-23 to 497 in 2023-24 (+8.0%). Teacher FTE added 24.8 → 25.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
El Magnet at Hays 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 511
El Magnet at Hays
511 students
What this shows El Magnet at Hays reports 511 students on the CCD universe file.
How El Magnet at Hays compares
El Magnet at Hays is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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 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.
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
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 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
- 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 (~511 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 460 (2022-23) → 497 (2023-24), up 37.
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, 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 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.
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.