- Enrollment
- 237
- Students per teacher
- 47.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Odessa, TX
Richard Milburn Academy Odessa
Federal NCES profile for Richard Milburn Academy Odessa, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 480007509647Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richard Milburn Academy Odessa earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Texas schools.
- #6 of 7
- high schools in Odessa · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 43.8:1
- large classes for Texas
- 51.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Richard Milburn Academy Odessa has class sizes larger than 99% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Richard Milburn Academy Odessa ranks #6 of 7 high schools in Odessa, TX.
School address
District: Richard Milburn Alter High School (Killeen) · Texas
NCES ID 480007509647 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Richard Milburn Academy Odessa held near 348 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 8.6 → 4.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 480007509647 · Odessa, TX High · SMALL · CHARTER
350 enr · 43.8:1 · 51.9% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Richard Milburn Academy Corpus Christi (237 students)
Richard Milburn Academy Odessa held near 348 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 8.6 → 4.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Richard Milburn Academy Odessa in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Richard Milburn Academy Odessa
350 students
- Richard Milbur
Richard Milburn Academy Corpus Christi
237 students
- Richard Milbur
Richard Milburn Academy Fort Worth
167 students
- Richard Milbur
Richard Milburn Academy Houston (Suburban)
157 students
- Richard Milbur
Richard Milburn Academy Lubbock
155 students
- Richard Milbur
Richard Milburn Academy Midland South
149 students
What this shows Richard Milburn Academy Odessa reports 350 students on the CCD universe file.
How Richard Milburn Academy Odessa compares
Richard Milburn Academy Odessa 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 | 43.8:1 | ▲ 198% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.9% | ▼ 16% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 350 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
43.8:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
350
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
43.8:1
students per teacher
- 198% above state mean
Top 99% in Texas - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$9,097
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 350 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 78.6%
White 14.3%
African American 5.4%
Two or More 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 78.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.9, Richard Milburn Academy Odessa is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Richard Milburn Alter High School (Killeen) reports $9,097 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Richard Milburn Academy Odessa Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Milburn Academy Corpus Christi | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Richard Milburn Academy Fort Worth | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Richard Milburn Academy Houston (Suburban) | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Richard Milburn Academy Lubbock | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Richard Milburn Academy Midland South | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Richard Milburn Academy Odessa's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 167
- Students per teacher
- 33.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 157
- Students per teacher
- 31.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 155
- Students per teacher
- 31:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 149
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~350 students)
Frequently asked questions about Richard Milburn Academy Odessa
How many students attend Richard Milburn Academy Odessa?
Richard Milburn Academy Odessa has 350 students enrolled. It is a high school in Odessa, TX. CCD year-over-year: 360 (2022-23) → 348 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richard Milburn Academy Odessa?
The student-teacher ratio at Richard Milburn Academy Odessa is 43.8:1, which is 198% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 179% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Richard Milburn Academy Odessa?
51.9% of students at Richard Milburn Academy Odessa are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richard Milburn Academy Odessa?
The largest demographic group at Richard Milburn Academy Odessa is Hispanic or Latino at 78.6% of enrollment, in Odessa, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richard Milburn Academy Odessa?
Richard Milburn Academy Odessa has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower 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 Richard Milburn Academy Odessa rank among high schools in Odessa?
By Resource Investment Index, Richard Milburn Academy Odessa ranks #6 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 Richard Milburn Alter High School (Killeen)?
Besides Richard Milburn Academy Odessa, Richard Milburn Alter High School (Killeen) also operates Richard Milburn Academy Corpus Christi (237 students), Richard Milburn Academy Fort Worth (167 students), and Richard Milburn Academy Houston (Suburban) (157 students). See the Richard Milburn Alter High School (Killeen) district page for the complete list.