Below Average
#7325 of 8,552 schools in TX
Edward K Downing EL
Elementary School · Ector County ISD · Odessa, TX
An Ector County ISD elementary school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P O BOX 3912, Odessa, TX 79760
- Math 20% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 14% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 20.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Edward K Downing EL score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2020, to 17% in 2024, across a 10-year record (2015–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2015-2024) · reading/ELA 29% (multi-year average, 2015-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
83.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Edward K Downing EL sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 1Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,159/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lauro Cavazos ELEnrollment path unverified | 1.9 | PK–5 | 1.7 mi | 674 | Compare → |
| Murry Fly ELEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–5 | 2.5 mi | 1,089 | Compare → |
| G E 'buddy' West ELEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | K–5 | 2.8 mi | 683 | Compare → |
| Cameron Dual Language MagnetEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–6 | Not available | 590 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Ector County ISD
- Schools in district
- 46
- Rank in district
- #24 of 43
- District spending per student
- $10,723NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Edward K Downing EL is listed in ECTOR COUNTY ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Edward K Downing EL
Edward K Downing EL is a public elementary school in Odessa, TX, part of Ector County ISD, serving approximately 807 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 20.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #7,325 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Edward K Downing EL
What grades does Edward K Downing EL serve?
Edward K Downing EL serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Edward K Downing EL?
Edward K Downing EL has an enrollment of approximately 807 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edward K Downing EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Edward K Downing EL is 20.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Edward K Downing EL rank in TX?
Edward K Downing EL ranks #7,325 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Edward K Downing EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Edward K Downing EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Edward K Downing EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Edward K Downing EL has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Is Edward K Downing EL a charter school?
No, Edward K Downing EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Edward K Downing EL a Title I school?
No, Edward K Downing EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Edward K Downing EL?
83.8% of students at Edward K Downing EL qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 807
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Ector County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.2%
- Phone
- (432) 456-5939
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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