Odem Elementary School serves 246 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 246 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Odem Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Odem Elementary School's student population of 246 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
246 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Odem Elementary School is 0.26, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
85%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
14%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Odem Elementary School?
246 students attend Odem Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Odem Elementary School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Odem Elementary School?
Odem Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Odem Elementary School offer ?
Odem Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Odem Elementary School part of?
Odem Elementary School is part of Odem-Edroy Independent School District.
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