- Enrollment
- 4,138
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Odessa, TX
El Magnet at Milam El
Federal NCES profile for El Magnet at Milam El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481800001585
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
El Magnet at Milam El earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #2 of 20
- schools in Odessa · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 49.1%
- free-lunch eligible
El Magnet at Milam El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, El Magnet at Milam El ranks #2 of 20 schools in Odessa, TX.
School address
District: Ector County Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481800001585 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
El Magnet at Milam El shrank from 642 students in 2022-23 to 605 in 2023-24 (-5.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 37.9 → 35.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-37 students YoY 481800001585 · Odessa, TX Other · MID · TRAD
583 enr · 15.8:1 · 49.1% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Permian H S (4,138 students)
El Magnet at Milam El shrank from 642 students in 2022-23 to 605 in 2023-24 (-5.8%). Teacher FTE lost 37.9 → 35.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
El Magnet at Milam El 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 583
El Magnet at Milam El
583 students
What this shows El Magnet at Milam El reports 583 students on the CCD universe file.
How El Magnet at Milam El compares
El Magnet at Milam El 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.1% | ▼ 21% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 583 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
583
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 69% in Texas - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.6%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 91.3%
White 7.2%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Two or More 0.3%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 91.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.1, El Magnet at Milam El 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 Milam El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Permian H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Odessa H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nimitz Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to El Magnet at Milam El'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 (~583 students)
Frequently asked questions about El Magnet at Milam El
How many students attend El Magnet at Milam El?
El Magnet at Milam El has 583 students enrolled. It is a public school in Odessa, TX. CCD year-over-year: 642 (2022-23) → 605 (2023-24), down 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at El Magnet at Milam El?
The student-teacher ratio at El Magnet at Milam El is 15.8:1, which is 7% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at El Magnet at Milam El?
49.1% of students at El Magnet at Milam El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of El Magnet at Milam El?
The largest demographic group at El Magnet at Milam El is Hispanic or Latino at 91.3% of enrollment, in Odessa, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for El Magnet at Milam El?
El Magnet at Milam El has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does El Magnet at Milam El rank among schools in Odessa?
By Resource Investment Index, El Magnet at Milam El ranks #2 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 Milam El, 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.