- Enrollment
- 4,138
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Odessa, TX
El Magnet at Reagan El
Federal NCES profile for El Magnet at Reagan El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481800001590
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
El Magnet at Reagan El earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Texas schools.
- #7 of 20
- schools in Odessa · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.8:1
- large classes for Texas
- 30.1%
- free-lunch eligible
El Magnet at Reagan El has class sizes larger than 94% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, El Magnet at Reagan El ranks #7 of 20 schools in Odessa, TX.
School address
District: Ector County Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481800001590 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+37 students YoY
El Magnet at Reagan El grew from 625 students in 2022-23 to 662 in 2023-24 (+5.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 33.2 → 31.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+37 students YoY 481800001590 · Odessa, TX Other · MID · TRAD
685 enr · 20.8:1 · 30.1% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Permian H S (4,138 students)
El Magnet at Reagan El grew from 625 students in 2022-23 to 662 in 2023-24 (+5.9%). Teacher FTE lost 33.2 → 31.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
El Magnet at Reagan 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 685
El Magnet at Reagan El
685 students
What this shows El Magnet at Reagan El reports 685 students on the CCD universe file.
How El Magnet at Reagan El compares
El Magnet at Reagan El 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 | 20.8:1 | ▲ 41% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.1% | ▼ 51% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 685 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
685
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 41% above state mean
Top 94% in Texas - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
8.9%
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 685 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 66.7%
White 21.6%
Asian 6.7%
African American 2.9%
Two or More 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.3, El Magnet at Reagan El is more 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 Reagan El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Permian H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Odessa H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nimitz Middle | Larger | Higher 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 | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to El Magnet at Reagan 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 (~685 students)
Frequently asked questions about El Magnet at Reagan El
How many students attend El Magnet at Reagan El?
El Magnet at Reagan El has 685 students enrolled. It is a public school in Odessa, TX. CCD year-over-year: 625 (2022-23) → 662 (2023-24), up 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at El Magnet at Reagan El?
The student-teacher ratio at El Magnet at Reagan El is 20.8:1, which is 41% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at El Magnet at Reagan El?
30.1% of students at El Magnet at Reagan 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 Reagan El?
The largest demographic group at El Magnet at Reagan El is Hispanic or Latino at 66.7% of enrollment, in Odessa, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for El Magnet at Reagan El?
El Magnet at Reagan El has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Reagan El rank among schools in Odessa?
By Resource Investment Index, El Magnet at Reagan El ranks #7 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 Reagan 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.