- Enrollment
- 4,138
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Odessa, TX
Sam Houston El
Federal NCES profile for Sam Houston El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 481800001593
👥 S:T ratio 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sam Houston El earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Texas schools.
- #11 of 17
- elementary schools in Odessa · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.7:1
- large classes for Texas
- 87.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Sam Houston El has class sizes larger than 97% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sam Houston El ranks #11 of 17 elementary schools in Odessa, TX.
School address
District: Ector County Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481800001593 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Sam Houston El grew from 392 students in 2022-23 to 412 in 2023-24 (+5.1%).
Teacher FTE added 19.6 → 22.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+20 students YoY 481800001593 · Odessa, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
450 enr · 23.7:1 · 87.2% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Permian H S (4,138 students)
Sam Houston El grew from 392 students in 2022-23 to 412 in 2023-24 (+5.1%). Teacher FTE added 19.6 → 22.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Sam Houston El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Permian H S
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
- This school 450
Sam Houston El
450 students
What this shows Sam Houston El reports 450 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sam Houston El compares
Sam Houston El is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.7:1 | ▲ 61% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.2% | ▲ 41% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 450 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.7:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
450
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
23.7:1
students per teacher
- 61% above state mean
Top 97% in Texas - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
31.6%
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
$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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 450 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 86.7%
White 7.8%
African American 2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.6%
Two or More 1.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 86.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.1, Sam Houston El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
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 Sam Houston El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Permian H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Odessa H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nimitz Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ector College Prep Success Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wilson & Young Medal of Honor Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sam Houston El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,814
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~450 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sam Houston El
How many students attend Sam Houston El?
Sam Houston El has 450 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Odessa, TX. CCD year-over-year: 392 (2022-23) → 412 (2023-24), up 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sam Houston El?
The student-teacher ratio at Sam Houston El is 23.7:1, which is 61% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 51% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sam Houston El?
87.2% of students at Sam Houston El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sam Houston El?
The largest demographic group at Sam Houston El is Hispanic or Latino at 86.7% of enrollment, in Odessa, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sam Houston El?
Sam Houston El has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Sam Houston El rank among elementary schools in Odessa?
By Resource Investment Index, Sam Houston El ranks #11 of 17 elementary 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 elementary schools in Odessa on the city page.
What other schools are in Ector County Isd?
Besides Sam Houston El, Ector County Isd also operates Permian H S (4,138 students), Odessa H S (3,814 students), and Nimitz Middle (1,310 students). See the Ector County Isd district page for the complete list.