- Enrollment
- 3,814
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Odessa, TX
Permian H S
Federal NCES profile for Permian H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481800001589
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Permian H S earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #3 of 7
- high schools in Odessa · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.4:1
- large classes for Texas
- 49.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Permian H S has class sizes larger than 91% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Permian H S ranks #3 of 7 high schools in Odessa, TX.
School address
District: Ector County Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481800001589 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+148 students YoY
Permian H S held near 4,126 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+148 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 214.0 → 215.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+148 students YoY 481800001589 · Odessa, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
4,138 enr · 19.4:1 · 49.8% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Odessa H S (3,814 students)
Permian H S held near 4,126 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+148 headcount). Teacher FTE added 214.0 → 215.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Permian H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Permian H S
4,138 students
- Odessa H S
Odessa H S
3,814 students
- Nimitz Middle 1,310
Nimitz Middle
1,310 students
- Ector College 1,272
Ector College Prep Success Academy
1,272 students
- Wilson & Young 1,227
Wilson & Young Medal of Honor Middle
1,227 students
- Crockett Middl 1,181
Crockett Middle
1,181 students
What this shows Permian H S reports 4,138 students on the CCD universe file.
How Permian H S compares
Permian 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 | 19.4:1 | ▲ 32% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.8% | ▼ 20% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 4,138 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
4,138
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 91% in Texas - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$10,723
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
Counselors14.9 FTE
Per 278 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
405
in-school suspensions + 298 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 93 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 72.4%
White 17.9%
African American 6.0%
Two or More 2.0%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.0, Permian H S is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ector County Isd reports $10,723 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Permian H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Odessa H S | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nimitz Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ector College Prep Success Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wilson & Young Medal of Honor Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crockett Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Permian H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,310
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,272
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,227
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,181
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~4,138 students)
Frequently asked questions about Permian H S
How many students attend Permian H S?
Permian H S has 4,138 students enrolled. It is a high school in Odessa, TX. CCD year-over-year: 3,978 (2022-23) → 4,126 (2023-24), nearly flat (+148).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Permian H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Permian H S is 19.4:1, which is 32% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Permian H S?
49.8% of students at Permian H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Permian H S?
The largest demographic group at Permian H S is Hispanic or Latino at 72.4% of enrollment, in Odessa, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Permian H S?
Permian H S has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Permian H S rank among high schools in Odessa?
By Resource Investment Index, Permian H S ranks #3 of 7 high schools in Odessa, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Odessa on the city page.
What other schools are in Ector County Isd?
Besides Permian H S, Ector County Isd also operates Odessa H S (3,814 students), Nimitz Middle (1,310 students), and Ector College Prep Success Academy (1,272 students). See the Ector County Isd district page for the complete list.