Enrollment
656
Elementary
DISTRICT 565 · STATE 519
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·ECTOR COUNTY ISD·NCES 481800001594
San Jacinto Elementary School
1000 W 19TH ST, ODESSA, TX 79763 · (432) 456-1219 · Ector County
GRADES KG–05ELEMENTARY12-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL656 STUDENTS
B
allk12 Grade
Scored higher than 57% of Texas public elementary schools
- B-Test scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- A-Beats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- DThree-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded Texas public elementary schools
Student : Teacher
21.2:1
31 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 20.8:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
87%
568 students
DISTRICT 76% · STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 114 | 17% |
| Grade 1 | 95 | 14% |
| Grade 2 | 104 | 16% |
| Grade 3 | 106 | 16% |
| Grade 4 | 120 | 18% |
| Grade 5 | 117 | 18% |
This year's kindergarten class (114) is about the same size as its 5th grade class (117).
Student demographics
33%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 32% · STATE 63% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
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STAAR 2025-26 . % Meets Grade Level or AboveReading
50.0%
TX avg 54.5% . +16.0pp since 2020
Mathematics
45.0%
TX avg 45.3% . +7.0pp since 2020
What this means: On the STAAR, Texas's statewide test, about 50 of every 100 students at this school read at grade level and about 45 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Texas schools, those numbers are about 55 and 45. Reading scores are up about 16 points since 2020, while math scores are up about 7 points.
Performance levels, 2025-26
| Subject | Masters Grade Level | Meets Grade Level | Approaches Grade Level | Did Not Meet Grade Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 17.0% | 33.0% | 22.0% | 28.0% |
| Mathematics | 21.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% | 29.0% |
Share of tested students at each STAAR level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
STAAR results by year
| School year | Reading | Mathematics |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 50.0% | 45.0% |
| 2024-25 | 49.0% | 43.0% |
| 2023-24 | 61.0% | 53.0% |
| 2022-23 | 42.0% | 71.0% |
| 2021-22 | 42.0% | 50.0% |
| 2020-21 | 34.0% | 38.0% |
% Meets Grade Level or Above, all students and all tested grades.
Source: STAAR. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
44.8%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
36.7%
based on TX schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+8.1pp
above demographic expectation
What this means: About 45% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 37% typical for Texas schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among Texas's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like San Jacinto Elementary School
San Jacinto Elementary School's state test result (44.8% proficient) is higher than 4 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Jacinto Elementary School this school | 656 | 86.6% | 44.8% |
| Lamar Elementary School MIDLAND | 604 | 86.1% | 25.6% |
| Elgin Elementary School ELGIN | 673 | 87.1% | 22.1% |
| South Hills Elementary School FORT WORTH | 649 | 87.1% | 30.4% |
| Medio Creek Elementary School SAN ANTONIO | 684 | 87.6% | 32.8% |
| IDEA Ingram Hills Academy SAN ANTONIO | 588 | 86.2% | 47.8% |
Matched among Texas elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where San Jacinto Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Texas | In Ector County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 44.8% | #1,983 of 4,401 | #6 of 30 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 45.0% | #2,271 of 4,466 ▲ 59 | #7 of 30 ▲ 3 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 50.0% | #2,502 of 4,466 ▲ 67 | #9 of 30 ▲ 1 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest drop first | -9.0pp | #395 of 3,998 | #2 of 27 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 656 | #1,211 of 4,938 | #11 of 33 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 21.2:1 | #4,511 of 4,622 | #18 of 33 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 32.5% | #3,339 of 4,628 | #15 of 33 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 86.6% | #1,425 of 4,789 | #11 of 33 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +39.0% | #168 of 1,307 | #1 of 19 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
656
+205 (+45%) vs 2020
+39% since 1990-91, when it was 473
Student : Teacher
21.2:1
was 15.0:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 656 | 31 | 21.2:1 | 87% (568) |
| 2023-24 | 375 | 21 | 17.9:1 | 82% (308) |
| 2022-23 | 396 | 22.8 | 17.4:1 | 83% (330) |
| 2020-21 | 451 | 30 | 15.0:1 | 81% (366) |
| 2017-18 | 472 | 30.2 | 15.6:1 | 69% (328) |
| 2015-16 | 500 | 31 | 16.1:1 | 72% (360) |
| 2010-11 | 636 | 39 | 16.3:1 | 81% (518) |
| 2000-01 | 519 | 32 | 16.2:1 | 76% (397) |
| 1990-91 | 473 | 30 | 15.8:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for San Jacinto Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students up 39% (472 to 656); teachers up 3% (30.2 to 31).
About San Jacinto Elementary School
San Jacinto Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Texas, with an address in ODESSA. It has an enrollment of 656 students in kindergarten through 5. Elementary schools in Texas average about 519 students, which makes this school 26% above average.
The ECTOR COUNTY ISD system has 45 schools and 34,336 students.
The share of students at San Jacinto Elementary School who are Hispanic is 81%. Other groups make up 9% White, 6% Black, and 3% multiracial. County-wide, 64% of Ector County residents are Hispanic. A diversity index of 33% means there is a 33% chance two randomly chosen students at San Jacinto Elementary School are from different groups.
With 31 full-time-equivalent teachers, the student-to-teacher ratio is about 21.2:1. Elementary schools in Texas have an average ratio of 15.1:1. Student poverty is often measured by lunch eligibility; at San Jacinto Elementary School, 87% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. On average, public schools in Ector County report 71%.
On the allk12 Grade, San Jacinto Elementary School lands at B, ahead of 57% of Texas public elementary schools.
When test results are adjusted for free or reduced-price lunch eligibility, San Jacinto Elementary School is 8.1 points above its prediction. Actual: 44.8%. Predicted: 36.7%.
The county, Ector County, is where the school is located. The median household earns about $71,536 a year, 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 14% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Counting San Jacinto Elementary School, Ector County has 56 public schools.
Bowie Middle School sits about 0.4 miles from San Jacinto Elementary School. There are at least 8 other public schools within five miles. By average proficiency, San Jacinto Elementary School is 3rd among 7 schools close by.
Its location is classified as City: Mid-size by the National Center for Education Statistics.
In 2020-21 the school reported 451 students, and in 2024-25 it reported 656. Grade changes, mergers, or boundary shifts can explain gaps this large. Federal data show the ratio rising from 15.0:1 to 21.2:1.
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Ector County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
164,654
Census ACS
Median income
$71,536
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
18%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
14%
Below federal line
Schools in county
56
38,123 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in ECTOR COUNTY ISD
- Permian High SchoolHigh · 4,138 students
- Odessa High SchoolHigh · 3,814 students
- Nimitz Middle SchoolMiddle · 1,310 students
- Ector College Prep Success AcademyMiddle · 1,272 students
- Wilson & Young Medal of Honor Middle SchoolMiddle · 1,227 students
- Crockett Middle SchoolMiddle · 1,181 students
Other schools in ODESSA
- Permian High SchoolHigh · 4,138 students
- Odessa High SchoolHigh · 3,814 students
- Compass Academy Charter SchoolCombined · 1,558 students
- Nimitz Middle SchoolMiddle · 1,310 students
- Ector College Prep Success AcademyMiddle · 1,272 students
- Wilson & Young Medal of Honor Middle SchoolMiddle · 1,227 students
Other San Jacinto Elementary schools
8 other US public schools in 2 states are named San Jacinto Elementary. San Jacinto Elementary School is the 3rd largest of the 9.
- San Jacinto Elementary SchoolDEER PARK, TX · 862 students
- San Jacinto Elementary SchoolCONROE, TX · 658 students
- San Jacinto Elementary SchoolBAYTOWN, TX · 567 students
- San Jacinto Elementary SchoolLIBERTY, TX · 451 students
- San Jacinto Elementary SchoolDALLAS, TX · 437 students
Nearby schools
- Bowie Middle School0.4 mi · 874
- Richard Milburn Academy Odessa0.5 mi · 350
- Odessa High School0.6 mi · 3,814
- Premier H S Odessa0.7 mi · 99
- Pease Elementary School0.8 mi · 621
- Odessa Career and Technical Early College High School0.8 mi · 418
Frequently asked questions
About San Jacinto Elementary SchoolHow many students attend San Jacinto Elementary School?
San Jacinto Elementary School enrolls approximately 656 students in grades KG-05.
What grades does San Jacinto Elementary School serve?
San Jacinto Elementary School serves grades KG-05.
What is the student-teacher ratio at San Jacinto Elementary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at San Jacinto Elementary School is approximately 21.2:1 (31 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at San Jacinto Elementary School?
Student demographics at San Jacinto Elementary School are roughly 9% White, 81% Hispanic, 6% Black, 1% Asian, 3% Two or more.
Is San Jacinto Elementary School public or private?
San Jacinto Elementary School is a public K-12 school, overseen by ECTOR COUNTY ISD.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.