Serving 801 students in grades Kindergarten-5, O'dell Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 801 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
O'dell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
O'dell Elementary School's student population of 801 students has grown by 85% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
801 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
O'dell Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of O'dell Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#947 out of 8188 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
27%
6%
Hispanic
15%
53%
Black
8%
13%
White
42%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is O'dell Elementary School's ranking?
O'dell Elementary School is ranked #947 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are O'dell Elementary School often compared to?
O'dell Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Light Farms Elementary School, Marcy B Lykins Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend O'dell Elementary School?
801 students attend O'dell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of O'dell Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of O'dell Elementary School?
O'dell Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does O'dell Elementary School offer ?
O'dell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is O'dell Elementary School part of?
O'dell Elementary School is part of Celina Independent School District.
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