Enrollment
198
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Odem, TX
Odem Int
Federal NCES profile for Odem Int, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 483336003743
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Odem Int earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Odem · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 70.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Odem Int has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Odem Int ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Odem, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
70.1%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Odem Int compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Odem Int
Odem Int is a higher-need, small elementary school in Odem, Texas, enrolling 198 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 70.1% lands close to the Texas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 198 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 491 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #408, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 396 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 24.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Odem-Edroy Isd also operates Odem H S (278 students) and Odem El (247 students) alongside Odem Int.
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 Odem Int compares
Odem Int on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.1% | ▲ 13% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 198 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
198
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
70.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Texas - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.3%
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
$15,420
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $13,644
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
16
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.1 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
Hispanic or Latino 81.3%
White 16.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Two or More 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 81.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.1, Odem Int is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Odem-Edroy Isd, which includes Odem Int.
$15,420
Per student
+13%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.9%
State 37.0%
Federal 24.1%
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 Odem Int Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Odem H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Odem El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Odem J H | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Odem Int's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 247
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 204
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~198 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Odem Int
How many students attend Odem Int?
Odem Int has 198 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Odem, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Odem Int?
The student-teacher ratio at Odem Int is 15.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Odem Int?
70.1% of students at Odem Int are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Odem Int?
The largest demographic group at Odem Int is Hispanic or Latino at 81.3% of enrollment, in Odem, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Odem Int?
Odem Int has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Odem Int rank among public schools in Odem?
By Resource Investment Index, Odem Int ranks #3 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. See all public schools in Odem on the city page.
Is Odem Int a good school?
Odem Int earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. 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 Odem-Edroy Isd?
Besides Odem Int, Odem-Edroy Isd also operates Odem H S (278 students), Odem El (247 students), and Odem J H (204 students). See the Odem-Edroy Isd district page for the complete list.
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