- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Odem, TX
Odem El
Federal NCES profile for Odem El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483336013581
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Odem El earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Texas schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Odem · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- large classes for Texas
- 69.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Odem El has class sizes larger than 76% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Odem El ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Odem, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Odem El grew from 233 students in 2022-23 to 246 in 2023-24 (+5.6%).
Teacher FTE held 15.8 → 15.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+13 students YoY 483336013581 · Odem, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
247 enr · 16.5:1 · 69.1% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Odem H S (278 students)
Odem El grew from 233 students in 2022-23 to 246 in 2023-24 (+5.6%). Teacher FTE held 15.8 → 15.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Odem El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Odem H S
Odem H S
278 students
- This school
Odem El
247 students
- Odem J H
Odem J H
204 students
- Odem Int
Odem Int
198 students
What this shows Odem El reports 247 students on the CCD universe file.
How Odem El compares
Odem 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 | 16.5:1 | ▲ 12% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.1% | ▲ 12% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 247 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
247
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 76% in Texas - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.8%
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
$15,294
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 84.6%
White 15.0%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 84.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.2, Odem El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Odem-Edroy Isd reports $15,294 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Odem El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Odem H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Odem J H | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Odem Int | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Odem El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 204
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 198
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~247 students)
Frequently asked questions about Odem El
How many students attend Odem El?
Odem El has 247 students enrolled. It is a public school in Odem, TX. CCD year-over-year: 233 (2022-23) → 246 (2023-24), up 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Odem El?
The student-teacher ratio at Odem El is 16.5:1, which is 12% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Odem El?
69.1% of students at Odem El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Odem El?
The largest demographic group at Odem El is Hispanic or Latino at 84.6% of enrollment, in Odem, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Odem El?
Odem El has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 Odem El rank among public schools in Odem?
By Resource Investment Index, Odem El ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Odem, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Odem-Edroy Isd?
Besides Odem El, Odem-Edroy Isd also operates Odem H S (278 students), Odem J H (204 students), and Odem Int (198 students). See the Odem-Edroy Isd district page for the complete list.