Lauro Cavazos Elementary School

9301 W 16th St
Odessa, TX 79760
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 680 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lauro Cavazos Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 680 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : Bottom 50% in TX
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

School Overview

Lauro Cavazos Elementary School's student population of 680 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
680 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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School Rankings

Lauro Cavazos Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lauro Cavazos Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
#8002 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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12%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lauro Cavazos Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
23%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lauro Cavazos Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Lauro Cavazos Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
88%
53%
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Black
1%
13%
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White
10%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.22
This chart displays the diversity score of Lauro Cavazos Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lauro Cavazos Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lauro Cavazos Elementary School's ranking?
Lauro Cavazos Elementary School is ranked #8002 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Lauro Cavazos Elementary School often compared to?
Lauro Cavazos Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like G E 'buddy' West Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Lauro Cavazos Elementary School?
680 students attend Lauro Cavazos Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Lauro Cavazos Elementary School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lauro Cavazos Elementary School?
Lauro Cavazos Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lauro Cavazos Elementary School offer ?
Lauro Cavazos Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Lauro Cavazos Elementary School part of?
Lauro Cavazos Elementary School is part of Ector County Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 680 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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