- Enrollment
- 247
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Odem, TX
Odem H S
Federal NCES profile for Odem H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483336003744
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Odem H S earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Odem · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Texas
- 61.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Odem H S has class sizes smaller than 76% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Odem H S ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Odem, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Odem H S held near 274 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.3 → 26.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 483336003744 · Odem, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
278 enr · 12.1:1 · 61.6% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Odem El (247 students)
Odem H S held near 274 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.3 → 26.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Odem H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Odem H S
278 students
- Odem El
Odem El
247 students
- Odem J H
Odem J H
204 students
- Odem Int
Odem Int
198 students
What this shows Odem H S reports 278 students on the CCD universe file.
How Odem H S compares
Odem H S 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 18% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.6% | ▼ 0% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 278 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
278
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 24% in Texas - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.0%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 278 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 80.6%
White 18.0%
Two or More 0.7%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 80.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.8, Odem H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
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 H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Odem El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Odem J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Odem Int | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Odem H S'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 high 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 (~278 students)
Frequently asked questions about Odem H S
How many students attend Odem H S?
Odem H S has 278 students enrolled. It is a high school in Odem, TX. CCD year-over-year: 279 (2022-23) → 274 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Odem H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Odem H S is 12.1:1, which is 18% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Odem H S?
61.6% of students at Odem H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Odem H S?
The largest demographic group at Odem H S is Hispanic or Latino at 80.6% of enrollment, in Odem, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Odem H S?
Odem H S has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 H S rank among public schools in Odem?
By Resource Investment Index, Odem H S ranks #2 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 H S, Odem-Edroy Isd also operates Odem El (247 students), Odem J H (204 students), and Odem Int (198 students). See the Odem-Edroy Isd district page for the complete list.