Serving 169 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, O'donnell 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 was 65-69% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was approximately equal to the Texas state average of 73%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
169 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)65-69%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)70-74%
73%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
4%
Hispanic
(15-16)71%
52%
Black
(15-16)n/a
13%
White
(15-16)29%
29%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% TX state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% TX state average).
How many students attend O'donnell Elementary School?
169 students attend O'donnell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of O'donnell Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 29% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of O'donnell Elementary School?
O'donnell Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does O'donnell Elementary School offer ?
O'donnell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is O'donnell Elementary School part of?
O'donnell Elementary School is part of O'donnell Independent School District.
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