- Enrollment
- 4,138
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Odessa, TX
El Magnet at Zavala
Federal NCES profile for El Magnet at Zavala, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481800001597
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
El Magnet at Zavala earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #12 of 20
- schools in Odessa · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 30.3:1
- large classes for Texas
- 87.5%
- free-lunch eligible
El Magnet at Zavala has class sizes larger than 99% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, El Magnet at Zavala ranks #12 of 20 schools in Odessa, TX.
School address
District: Ector County Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481800001597 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
El Magnet at Zavala held near 436 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.5 → 22.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 481800001597 · Odessa, TX Other · MID · TRAD
726 enr · 30.3:1 · 87.5% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Permian H S (4,138 students)
El Magnet at Zavala held near 436 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.5 → 22.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
El Magnet at Zavala 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 726
El Magnet at Zavala
726 students
What this shows El Magnet at Zavala reports 726 students on the CCD universe file.
How El Magnet at Zavala compares
El Magnet at Zavala 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 | 30.3:1 | ▲ 106% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.5% | ▲ 41% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 726 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
30.3:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
726
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.5%
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
30.3:1
students per teacher
- 106% above state mean
Top 99% in Texas - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
19.0%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 726 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 93.1%
White 3.2%
African American 2.9%
Two or More 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 93.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.1, El Magnet at Zavala 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 Zavala Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Permian H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Odessa H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nimitz Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ector College Prep Success Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wilson & Young Medal of Honor Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to El Magnet at Zavala'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 (~726 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~30.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about El Magnet at Zavala
How many students attend El Magnet at Zavala?
El Magnet at Zavala has 726 students enrolled. It is a public school in Odessa, TX. CCD year-over-year: 448 (2022-23) → 436 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at El Magnet at Zavala?
The student-teacher ratio at El Magnet at Zavala is 30.3:1, which is 106% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 93% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at El Magnet at Zavala?
87.5% of students at El Magnet at Zavala are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of El Magnet at Zavala?
The largest demographic group at El Magnet at Zavala is Hispanic or Latino at 93.1% of enrollment, in Odessa, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for El Magnet at Zavala?
El Magnet at Zavala has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Zavala rank among schools in Odessa?
By Resource Investment Index, El Magnet at Zavala ranks #12 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 Zavala, 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.