- Enrollment
- 4,138
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Odessa, TX
G E 'Buddy' West El
Federal NCES profile for G E 'Buddy' West El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 481800013189
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
G E 'Buddy' West El earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Texas schools.
- #11 of 17
- elementary schools in Odessa · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.7:1
- large classes for Texas
- 81.2%
- free-lunch eligible
G E 'Buddy' West El has class sizes larger than 95% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, G E 'Buddy' West El ranks #11 of 17 elementary schools in Odessa, TX.
School address
District: Ector County Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481800013189 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
G E 'Buddy' West El held near 683 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.6 → 40.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 481800013189 · Odessa, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
780 enr · 21.7:1 · 81.2% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Permian H S (4,138 students)
G E 'Buddy' West El held near 683 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.6 → 40.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
G E 'Buddy' West 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 780
G E 'Buddy' West El
780 students
What this shows G E 'Buddy' West El reports 780 students on the CCD universe file.
How G E 'Buddy' West El compares
G E 'Buddy' West El 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 | 21.7:1 | ▲ 48% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.2% | ▲ 31% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 780 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.7:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
780
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
21.7:1
students per teacher
- 48% above state mean
Top 95% in Texas - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
30.1%
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 780 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 87.2%
White 10.5%
Two or More 1.3%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 87.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.8, G E 'Buddy' West 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 G E 'Buddy' West El 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wilson & Young Medal of Honor Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to G E 'Buddy' West 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 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 (~780 students)
Frequently asked questions about G E 'Buddy' West El
How many students attend G E 'Buddy' West El?
G E 'Buddy' West El has 780 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Odessa, TX. CCD year-over-year: 680 (2022-23) → 683 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at G E 'Buddy' West El?
The student-teacher ratio at G E 'Buddy' West El is 21.7:1, which is 48% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at G E 'Buddy' West El?
81.2% of students at G E 'Buddy' West El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of G E 'Buddy' West El?
The largest demographic group at G E 'Buddy' West El is Hispanic or Latino at 87.2% of enrollment, in Odessa, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for G E 'Buddy' West El?
G E 'Buddy' West El has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 G E 'Buddy' West El rank among elementary schools in Odessa?
By Resource Investment Index, G E 'Buddy' West El ranks #11 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 G E 'Buddy' West 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.