- Enrollment
- 3,773
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Katy, TX
Odessa Kilpatrick El
Federal NCES profile for Odessa Kilpatrick El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482517009614
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Odessa Kilpatrick El earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #7 of 54
- schools in Katy · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 15.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Odessa Kilpatrick El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Odessa Kilpatrick El ranks #7 of 54 schools in Katy, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Odessa Kilpatrick El held near 1,033 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 73.1 → 73.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 482517009614 · Katy, TX Other · MID · TRAD
968 enr · 13.3:1 · 15.3% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Seven Lakes H S (3,773 students)
Odessa Kilpatrick El held near 1,033 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 73.1 → 73.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Odessa Kilpatrick El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Seven Lakes H
Seven Lakes H S
3,773 students
- Cinco Ranch H
Cinco Ranch H S
3,740 students
- Katy H S
Katy H S
3,543 students
- Paetow H S
Paetow H S
3,447 students
- Taylor H S
Taylor H S
3,384 students
- This school 968
Odessa Kilpatrick El
968 students
What this shows Odessa Kilpatrick El reports 968 students on the CCD universe file.
How Odessa Kilpatrick El compares
Odessa Kilpatrick El 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.3% | ▼ 75% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 968 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
968
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 38% in Texas - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,284
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 968 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 39.7%
White 30.5%
Hispanic or Latino 18.7%
Two or More 7.4%
African American 3.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 39.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.8, Odessa Kilpatrick El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Katy Isd reports $11,284 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Odessa Kilpatrick El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seven Lakes H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cinco Ranch H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Katy H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paetow H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Taylor H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Odessa Kilpatrick El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,740
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 3,543
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 3,447
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 3,384
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~968 students)
Frequently asked questions about Odessa Kilpatrick El
How many students attend Odessa Kilpatrick El?
Odessa Kilpatrick El has 968 students enrolled. It is a public school in Katy, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,041 (2022-23) → 1,033 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Odessa Kilpatrick El?
The student-teacher ratio at Odessa Kilpatrick El is 13.3:1, which is 10% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 15% 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 Odessa Kilpatrick El?
15.3% of students at Odessa Kilpatrick El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Odessa Kilpatrick El?
The largest demographic group at Odessa Kilpatrick El is Asian at 39.7% of enrollment, in Katy, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Odessa Kilpatrick El?
Odessa Kilpatrick El 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 Odessa Kilpatrick El rank among schools in Katy?
By Resource Investment Index, Odessa Kilpatrick El ranks #7 of 54 schools in Katy, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Katy on the city page.
What other schools are in Katy Isd?
Besides Odessa Kilpatrick El, Katy Isd also operates Seven Lakes H S (3,773 students), Cinco Ranch H S (3,740 students), and Katy H S (3,543 students). See the Katy Isd district page for the complete list.