Overview
EL MAGNET AT BLACKSHEAR is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in ODESSA, Texas. The school enrolls 715 students. It is part of the ECTOR COUNTY ISD district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Texas state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
22.3:1 — larger classes than typical
Higher share of students from low-income families
92% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictECTOR COUNTY ISD
County48135
CityODESSA
ZIP79761
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID481800005866
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment715
White0.1%
Hispanic / Latino80.4%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian12.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native6.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
Two or More Races1.2%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %92%
State Avg64%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)