At a glance
Reported students
209
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
9.03
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
23.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–PK
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas other enrollment
52nd percentile
Compared with 695 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
598.5
The Odessa Y Learning Center: 209 reported students.
State peer staffing position
97th percentile
23.1:1 reported; state peer median 11.8:1. 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
- Not reported
- Teachers (FTE)
- 0
- Student–teacher ratio
- Not reported
What the reported data says about The Odessa Y Learning Center
The Odessa Y Learning Center is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–PK in Odessa. It is one of 45 current school records connected to Ector County ISD. NCES reports 209 students for 2024–25.
Among 695 combined / other schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 195 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 52nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 23.1:1, above the Texas median of 11.8:1 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 (83.3%) and White (9.1%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking The Odessa Y Learning Center
- 1How do the reported 23.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 9.03 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 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 64.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White9.1%
- Hispanic83.3%
- Black6.7%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.5%
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
Not reported as 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.
Lamar Early Ee-Kg
Other · Grades PK–PK
338 reported students
Carver Early Ee-Kg
Other · Grades PK–PK
385 reported students
Reg Day School for Deaf
Other · Grades PK–12
0 reported students
Burleson Early Education Center
Other · Grades PK–PK
Enrollment not reported
The STEM Academy
Other · Grades KG–12
755 reported students
Burnet El
Elementary · Grades KG–05
325 reported students
Public schools near The Odessa Y Learning Center
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The STEM Academy Other · Charter · Ector County ISD | KG–12 | 755 | 1.2 mi |
| Lamar Early Ee-Kg Other · Ector County ISD | PK–PK | 338 | 2.2 mi |
| Carver Early Ee-Kg Other · Ector County ISD | PK–PK | 385 | 2.3 mi |
| Compass Academy Charter School Other · Charter · Compass Academy Charter School | KG–12 | 1,558 | 3.4 mi |
| Reg Day School for Deaf Other · Ector County ISD | PK–12 | 0 | 3.5 mi |
| Burleson Early Education Center Other · Ector County ISD | PK–PK | — | 3.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about The Odessa Y Learning Center
What grades does The Odessa Y Learning Center serve?
The Odessa Y Learning Center reports grades PK–PK in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Ector County ISD.
How many students attend The Odessa Y Learning Center?
The Odessa Y Learning Center reported 209 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 52nd percentile among 695 Texas combined or other schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at The Odessa Y Learning Center?
The calculated ratio is 23.1:1, based on 209 students and 9.03 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 11.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is The Odessa Y Learning Center a public, charter, or magnet school?
The Odessa Y Learning Center is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of The Odessa Y Learning Center students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
64.6% 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 The Odessa Y Learning Center in?
The Odessa Y Learning Center 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 The Odessa Y Learning Center?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include The STEM Academy (1.2 mi), Lamar Early Ee-Kg (2.2 mi), Carver Early Ee-Kg (2.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.