- Enrollment
- 4,138
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Odessa, TX
Gonzales El
Federal NCES profile for Gonzales El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481800001580
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gonzales El earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #12 of 20
- schools in Odessa · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 71.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Gonzales El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gonzales El ranks #12 of 20 schools in Odessa, TX.
School address
District: Ector County Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481800001580 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Gonzales El held near 477 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.9 → 27.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 481800001580 · Odessa, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
424 enr · 15.7:1 · 71.2% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Permian H S (4,138 students)
Gonzales El held near 477 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.9 → 27.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Gonzales 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 424
Gonzales El
424 students
What this shows Gonzales El reports 424 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gonzales El compares
Gonzales 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 | 15.7:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.2% | ▲ 15% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 424 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
424
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 68% in Texas - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
48.3%
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 424 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 72.6%
White 19.3%
African American 4.2%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.3, Gonzales El is about as mixed as 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 Gonzales El 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 | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nimitz Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ector College Prep Success Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wilson & Young Medal of Honor Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gonzales 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 (~424 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Gonzales El
How many students attend Gonzales El?
Gonzales El has 424 students enrolled. It is a public school in Odessa, TX. CCD year-over-year: 497 (2022-23) → 477 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gonzales El?
The student-teacher ratio at Gonzales El is 15.7:1, which is 7% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gonzales El?
71.2% of students at Gonzales El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gonzales El?
The largest demographic group at Gonzales El is Hispanic or Latino at 72.6% of enrollment, in Odessa, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gonzales El?
Gonzales El 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 Gonzales El rank among schools in Odessa?
By Resource Investment Index, Gonzales El 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 Gonzales 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.