At a glance
Reported students
726
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
34.07
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
21.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
84th percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
598.5
El Magnet at Zavala: 726 reported students.
State peer staffing position
98th percentile
21.3:1 reported; state peer median 14.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 329
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28.47
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.6:1
What the reported data says about El Magnet at Zavala
El Magnet at Zavala is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Odessa. It is one of 45 current school records connected to Ector County ISD. NCES reports 726 students for 2024–25.
Among 4,659 elementary schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 519 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 84th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 21.3:1, above the Texas median of 14.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (93.1%) and White (3.2%). English learners represent 34.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking El Magnet at Zavala
- 1How do the reported 21.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 34.07 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 34.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 89.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White3.2%
- Hispanic93.1%
- Black2.9%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Ector County ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
El Magnet at Blackshear
Elementary · Grades KG–05
715 reported students
Dowling El
Elementary · Grades KG–05
712 reported students
El Magnet at Reagan El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
685 reported students
G E 'Buddy' West El
Elementary · Grades KG–05
780 reported students
San Jacinto El
Elementary · Grades KG–05
656 reported students
Barbara Jordan El
Elementary · Grades KG–05
807 reported students
Public schools near El Magnet at Zavala
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Dual Language Magnet Elementary · Ector County ISD | PK–06 | 644 | 1.3 mi |
| Austin Montessori Magnet Elementary · Ector County ISD | PK–06 | 550 | 1.4 mi |
| El Magnet at Blackshear Elementary · Ector County ISD | KG–05 | 715 | 1.7 mi |
| El Magnet at Milam El Elementary · Ector County ISD | PK–05 | 583 | 1.7 mi |
| San Jacinto El Elementary · Ector County ISD | KG–05 | 656 | 1.9 mi |
| El Magnet at Hays Elementary · Ector County ISD | PK–05 | 511 | 2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about El Magnet at Zavala
What grades does El Magnet at Zavala serve?
El Magnet at Zavala reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Ector County ISD.
How many students attend El Magnet at Zavala?
El Magnet at Zavala reported 726 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 84th percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 329 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at El Magnet at Zavala?
The calculated ratio is 21.3:1, based on 726 students and 34.07 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 14.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is El Magnet at Zavala a public, charter, or magnet school?
El Magnet at Zavala is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of El Magnet at Zavala students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
89.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is El Magnet at Zavala in?
El Magnet at Zavala is part of Ector County ISD, based in Odessa, TX, which operates 45 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near El Magnet at Zavala?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Cameron Dual Language Magnet (1.3 mi), Austin Montessori Magnet (1.4 mi), El Magnet at Blackshear (1.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.