- Enrollment
- 4,138
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Odessa, TX
San Jacinto El
Federal NCES profile for San Jacinto El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 481800001594
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
San Jacinto El earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Texas schools.
- #13 of 17
- elementary schools in Odessa · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 29.8:1
- large classes for Texas
- 77.5%
- free-lunch eligible
San Jacinto El has class sizes larger than 99% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, San Jacinto El ranks #13 of 17 elementary schools in Odessa, TX.
School address
District: Ector County Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481800001594 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
San Jacinto El shrank from 396 students in 2022-23 to 375 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 22.8 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 481800001594 · Odessa, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
656 enr · 29.8:1 · 77.5% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Permian H S (4,138 students)
San Jacinto El shrank from 396 students in 2022-23 to 375 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE lost 22.8 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
San Jacinto 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 656
San Jacinto El
656 students
What this shows San Jacinto El reports 656 students on the CCD universe file.
How San Jacinto El compares
San Jacinto El is a shrinking 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 | 29.8:1 | ▲ 103% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.5% | ▲ 25% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 656 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
29.8:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
656
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
29.8:1
students per teacher
- 103% 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.
Engagement
25.9%
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 656 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 81.4%
White 8.8%
African American 5.9%
Two or More 2.6%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 81.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.5, San Jacinto 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 San Jacinto 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 | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wilson & Young Medal of Honor Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to San Jacinto 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 (~656 students)
Frequently asked questions about San Jacinto El
How many students attend San Jacinto El?
San Jacinto El has 656 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Odessa, TX. CCD year-over-year: 396 (2022-23) → 375 (2023-24), down 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at San Jacinto El?
The student-teacher ratio at San Jacinto El is 29.8:1, which is 103% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 90% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at San Jacinto El?
77.5% of students at San Jacinto El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of San Jacinto El?
The largest demographic group at San Jacinto El is Hispanic or Latino at 81.4% of enrollment, in Odessa, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for San Jacinto El?
San Jacinto El has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 San Jacinto El rank among elementary schools in Odessa?
By Resource Investment Index, San Jacinto El ranks #13 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 San Jacinto 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.