Enrollment
770
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Celina, TX
O'dell El
Federal NCES profile for O'dell El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 481329013517
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
O'dell El earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #4 of 7
- public schools in Celina · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- large classes for Texas
- 12.6%
- free-lunch eligible
O'dell El has class sizes larger than 77% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, O'dell El ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Celina, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.6%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-80% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How O'dell El compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at O'dell El
O'dell El is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Celina, Texas, enrolling 770 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 12.6% free-meal eligibility runs 80% below the Texas average.
Enrollment of 770 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 620 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #362.
Its student body is led by White (37%) and Asian (34%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 770 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
10.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Celina Isd spends $10,550 per pupil, 23% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Celina Isd also operates Celina H S (1,322 students) and Jerry & Linda Moore Middle (1,219 students) alongside O'dell El.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How O'dell El compares
O'dell El on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▲ 14% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.6% | ▼ 80% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 770 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
770
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
12.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 77% in Texas - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,550
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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 770 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 37.4%
Asian 33.5%
Hispanic or Latino 13.2%
African American 7.8%
Two or More 6.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 37.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.0, O'dell El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Celina Isd, which includes O'dell El.
$10,550
Per student
-23%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 70.8%
State 23.5%
Federal 5.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How O'dell El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Celina H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jerry & Linda Moore Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marcy B Lykins El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Celina Pri | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Collin Co J J a E P | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to O'dell El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,322
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,219
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 589
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 241
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 2
- Students per teacher
- -
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~770 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about O'dell El
How many students attend O'dell El?
O'dell El has 770 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Celina, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at O'dell El?
The student-teacher ratio at O'dell El is 16.7:1, which is 14% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at O'dell El?
12.6% of students at O'dell El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of O'dell El?
The largest demographic group at O'dell El is White at 37.4% of enrollment, in Celina, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for O'dell El?
O'dell El has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does O'dell El rank among public schools in Celina?
By Resource Investment Index, O'dell El ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Celina, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Celina on the city page.
Is O'dell El a good school?
O'dell El earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Celina Isd?
Besides O'dell El, Celina Isd also operates Celina H S (1,322 students), Jerry & Linda Moore Middle (1,219 students), and Marcy B Lykins El (589 students). See the Celina Isd district page for the complete list.
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