- Enrollment
- 4,138
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Odessa, TX
Goliad El
Federal NCES profile for Goliad El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481800001579
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Goliad El earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Texas schools.
- #16 of 20
- schools in Odessa · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.8:1
- large classes for Texas
- 82.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Goliad El has class sizes larger than 89% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Goliad El ranks #16 of 20 schools in Odessa, TX.
School address
District: Ector County Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481800001579 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Goliad El held near 616 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.4 → 32.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 481800001579 · Odessa, TX Other · MID · TRAD
565 enr · 18.8:1 · 82.2% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Permian H S (4,138 students)
Goliad El held near 616 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.4 → 32.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Goliad 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 565
Goliad El
565 students
What this shows Goliad El reports 565 students on the CCD universe file.
How Goliad El compares
Goliad 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 | 18.8:1 | ▲ 28% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.2% | ▲ 33% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 565 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
565
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 89% in Texas - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
40.7%
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 565 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 78.8%
White 14.5%
African American 3.4%
Two or More 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 78.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.6, Goliad 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 Goliad El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Permian H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Goliad 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 (~565 students)
Frequently asked questions about Goliad El
How many students attend Goliad El?
Goliad El has 565 students enrolled. It is a public school in Odessa, TX. CCD year-over-year: 606 (2022-23) → 616 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Goliad El?
The student-teacher ratio at Goliad El is 18.8:1, which is 28% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Goliad El?
82.2% of students at Goliad El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Goliad El?
The largest demographic group at Goliad El is Hispanic or Latino at 78.8% of enrollment, in Odessa, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Goliad El?
Goliad El has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Goliad El rank among schools in Odessa?
By Resource Investment Index, Goliad El ranks #16 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 Goliad 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.