- Enrollment
- 4,138
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Odessa, TX
El Magnet at Travis
Federal NCES profile for El Magnet at Travis, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 481800001595
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
El Magnet at Travis earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 17
- elementary schools in Odessa · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 87.0%
- free-lunch eligible
El Magnet at Travis has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, El Magnet at Travis ranks #2 of 17 elementary schools in Odessa, TX.
School address
District: Ector County Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481800001595 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
El Magnet at Travis held near 292 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 19.6 → 19.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 481800001595 · Odessa, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
300 enr · 15.8:1 · 87.0% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Permian H S (4,138 students)
El Magnet at Travis held near 292 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 19.6 → 19.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
El Magnet at Travis 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 300
El Magnet at Travis
300 students
What this shows El Magnet at Travis reports 300 students on the CCD universe file.
How El Magnet at Travis compares
El Magnet at Travis held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 87.0% | ▲ 41% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 300 | top 75% | - | - |
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.
300
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% above 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
24.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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 300 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 Travis Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Permian H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Odessa H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nimitz Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ector College Prep Success Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wilson & Young Medal of Honor Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to El Magnet at Travis'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 elementary 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 (~300 students)
Frequently asked questions about El Magnet at Travis
How many students attend El Magnet at Travis?
El Magnet at Travis has 300 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Odessa, TX. CCD year-over-year: 300 (2022-23) → 292 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at El Magnet at Travis?
The student-teacher ratio at El Magnet at Travis 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 Travis?
87.0% of students at El Magnet at Travis are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for El Magnet at Travis?
El Magnet at Travis has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Travis rank among elementary schools in Odessa?
By Resource Investment Index, El Magnet at Travis ranks #2 of 17 elementary 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 elementary schools in Odessa on the city page.
What other schools are in Ector County Isd?
Besides El Magnet at Travis, 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.