Enrollment
583
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.1%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How El Magnet at Milam El compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at El Magnet at Milam El
El Magnet at Milam El is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Odessa, Texas, enrolling 583 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 49.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 583 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 1,348 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #74, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (91% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 16/100).
16.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
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 Milam El.
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 Milam El compares
El Magnet at Milam El on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ector County Isd, which includes El Magnet at Milam El.
$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 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
- 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 (~583 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is El Magnet at Milam El a good school?
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. 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 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.
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