- Enrollment
- 4,138
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Odessa, TX
Lamar Early Ee-Kg
Federal NCES profile for Lamar Early Ee-Kg, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481800001584
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lamar Early Ee-Kg earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Texas schools.
- #17 of 20
- schools in Odessa · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.1:1
- large classes for Texas
- 88.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Lamar Early Ee-Kg has class sizes larger than 94% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lamar Early Ee-Kg ranks #17 of 20 schools in Odessa, TX.
School address
District: Ector County Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481800001584 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-55 students YoY
Lamar Early Ee-Kg shrank from 491 students in 2022-23 to 436 in 2023-24 (-11.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 16.7 → 13.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-55 students YoY 481800001584 · Odessa, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
338 enr · 21.1:1 · 88.4% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Permian H S (4,138 students)
Lamar Early Ee-Kg shrank from 491 students in 2022-23 to 436 in 2023-24 (-11.2%). Teacher FTE lost 16.7 → 13.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Lamar Early Ee-Kg 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 338
Lamar Early Ee-Kg
338 students
What this shows Lamar Early Ee-Kg reports 338 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lamar Early Ee-Kg compares
Lamar Early Ee-Kg is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.1:1 | ▲ 44% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.4% | ▲ 43% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 338 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.1:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
338
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
21.1:1
students per teacher
- 44% above state mean
Top 94% in Texas - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 85.8%
White 9.5%
African American 3.0%
Two or More 1.5%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.4, Lamar Early Ee-Kg is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Ector County Isd reports $10,723 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lamar Early Ee-Kg 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 Lamar Early Ee-Kg'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 (~338 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lamar Early Ee-Kg
How many students attend Lamar Early Ee-Kg?
Lamar Early Ee-Kg has 338 students enrolled. It is a public school in Odessa, TX. CCD year-over-year: 491 (2022-23) → 436 (2023-24), down 55.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lamar Early Ee-Kg?
The student-teacher ratio at Lamar Early Ee-Kg is 21.1:1, which is 44% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lamar Early Ee-Kg?
88.4% of students at Lamar Early Ee-Kg are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lamar Early Ee-Kg?
The largest demographic group at Lamar Early Ee-Kg is Hispanic or Latino at 85.8% of enrollment, in Odessa, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lamar Early Ee-Kg?
Lamar Early Ee-Kg has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Lamar Early Ee-Kg rank among schools in Odessa?
By Resource Investment Index, Lamar Early Ee-Kg ranks #17 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 Lamar Early Ee-Kg, 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.