Odem Elementary School

Odem Elementary School serves 233 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 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 233 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Odem Elementary School's student population of 233 students has stayed relatively flat 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
233 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Odem Elementary School is 0.23, 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)
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
87%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Odem Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
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13%
White
13%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Odem Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Odem Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Odem Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.23
This chart displays the diversity score of Odem 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
69%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Odem Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Odem 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

How many students attend Odem Elementary School?
233 students attend Odem Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Odem Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 13% of students are White.
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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 233 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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