At a glance
Reported students
352
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
23.44
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
19th percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
598.5
Gale Pond Alamo El: 352 reported students.
State peer staffing position
55th percentile
15:1 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
- 320
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16:1
What the reported data says about Gale Pond Alamo El
Gale Pond Alamo El is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Odessa. It is one of 45 current school records connected to Ector County ISD. NCES reports 352 students for 2024–25.
Among 4,659 elementary schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 519 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 19th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15:1, close to 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 (76.7%) and White (15.3%). English learners represent 17.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.7%. 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 Gale Pond Alamo El
- 1How do the reported 15:1 student–teacher ratio and 23.44 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 2 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
- 17.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 66.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White15.3%
- Hispanic76.7%
- Black3.4%
- Asian1.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial3.1%
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.
Burnet El
Elementary · Grades KG–05
325 reported students
Gonzales El
Elementary · Grades KG–05
424 reported students
Ireland El
Elementary · Grades KG–05
431 reported students
Sam Houston El
Elementary · Grades KG–05
450 reported students
L B Johnson El
Elementary · Grades KG–05
475 reported students
Noel El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
501 reported students
Public schools near Gale Pond Alamo El
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dowling El Elementary · Ector County ISD | KG–05 | 712 | 0.7 mi |
| Sam Houston El Elementary · Ector County ISD | KG–05 | 450 | 0.9 mi |
| Burnet El Elementary · Ector County ISD | KG–05 | 325 | 1.1 mi |
| Austin Montessori Magnet Elementary · Ector County ISD | PK–06 | 550 | 1.1 mi |
| San Jacinto El Elementary · Ector County ISD | KG–05 | 656 | 1.4 mi |
| El Magnet at Reagan El Elementary · Ector County ISD | PK–05 | 685 | 1.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Gale Pond Alamo El
What grades does Gale Pond Alamo El serve?
Gale Pond Alamo El reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Ector County ISD.
How many students attend Gale Pond Alamo El?
Gale Pond Alamo El reported 352 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 19th percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 320 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Gale Pond Alamo El?
The calculated ratio is 15:1, based on 352 students and 23.44 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 Gale Pond Alamo El a public, charter, or magnet school?
Gale Pond Alamo El 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 Gale Pond Alamo El students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
66.2% 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 Gale Pond Alamo El in?
Gale Pond Alamo El 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 Gale Pond Alamo El?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Dowling El (0.7 mi), Sam Houston El (0.9 mi), Burnet El (1.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.