- Enrollment
- 4,138
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Odessa, TX
Murry Fly El
Federal NCES profile for Murry Fly El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481800005705
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Murry Fly El earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #14 of 20
- schools in Odessa · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21:1
- large classes for Texas
- 78.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Murry Fly El has class sizes larger than 94% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Murry Fly El ranks #14 of 20 schools in Odessa, TX.
School address
District: Ector County Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481800005705 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+91 students YoY
Murry Fly El grew from 998 students in 2022-23 to 1,089 in 2023-24 (+9.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 52.6 → 51.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+91 students YoY 481800005705 · Odessa, TX Other · MID · TRAD
1,091 enr · 21:1 · 78.4% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Permian H S (4,138 students)
Murry Fly El grew from 998 students in 2022-23 to 1,089 in 2023-24 (+9.1%). Teacher FTE lost 52.6 → 51.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Murry Fly 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 1,091
Murry Fly El
1,091 students
What this shows Murry Fly El reports 1,091 students on the CCD universe file.
How Murry Fly El compares
Murry Fly El is a growing 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 | ▲ 43% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.4% | ▲ 27% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,091 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,091
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
students per teacher
- 43% 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.
Engagement
31.4%
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 1091 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 93.6%
White 5.5%
Two or More 0.7%
African American 0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 93.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.1, Murry Fly 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 Murry Fly 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 | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ector College Prep Success Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wilson & Young Medal of Honor Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Murry Fly 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 (~1,091 students)
Frequently asked questions about Murry Fly El
How many students attend Murry Fly El?
Murry Fly El has 1,091 students enrolled. It is a public school in Odessa, TX. CCD year-over-year: 998 (2022-23) → 1,089 (2023-24), up 91.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Murry Fly El?
The student-teacher ratio at Murry Fly El is 21:1, which is 43% 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 Murry Fly El?
78.4% of students at Murry Fly El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Murry Fly El?
The largest demographic group at Murry Fly El is Hispanic or Latino at 93.6% of enrollment, in Odessa, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Murry Fly El?
Murry Fly 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 Murry Fly El rank among schools in Odessa?
By Resource Investment Index, Murry Fly El ranks #14 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 Murry Fly 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.