Gonzales Elementary

Summary:

Gonzales Elementary is a public elementary school in Odessa, Texas, serving 497 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Ector County Independent School District, which is ranked 654 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating.

Gonzales Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Texas elementary schools, with significantly below-average performance on STAAR tests across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, only 36.84% of 3rd graders, 23.26% of 4th graders, and 36.25% of 5th graders were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to the state averages of 48.85%, 50.66%, and 53.96%, respectively. The school's performance is particularly low in STAAR Mathematics and Science. Interestingly, African American students at Gonzales Elementary perform relatively better, ranking in the top half of their subgroup statewide, while Hispanic, White, English Language Learner, and Gifted and Talented students rank in the bottom quartile.

The nearby schools in the Ector County Independent School District, such as Burnet Elementary and Ireland Elementary, also perform below the state average on STAAR tests, but generally outperform Gonzales Elementary. However, the magnet schools in the district, such as Gale Pond Alamo Elementary, El Magnet at Blackshear, El Magnet at Milam Elementary, and El Magnet at Hays, significantly outperform Gonzales Elementary and the district as a whole.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2700 Disney St
       Odessa, TX  79761-3300


(432) 456-1119

District: Ector County Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
4165th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,603 Help


Students who attend Gonzales Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Nimitz Middle
High:    Permian High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.7 Help
Number of students:  497

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
70.2%
White:
21.3%
African American:
4.8%
more

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  75.1% Help


 See top rated Texas elementary schools

 Compare Gonzales Elementary to nearby elementary schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details Gonzales Elementary ranks worse than 89.1% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 21st among 26 ranked elementary schools in the Ector County Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.41. (See more...)
Student Body
Help
Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (70.2%), White (21.3%), African American (4.8%). (See more...)
Help
Compare Details 75.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
Help
Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gonzales Elementary is 17.7, which is the 7th best among 26 elementary schools in the Ector County Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
Help
Compare Gonzales Elementary employs 27.9 full-time teachers.
Finance
Help
Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gonzales Elementary is $12,603, which is the highest among 28 elementary schools in the Ector County Independent School District (Isd)!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Gonzales Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Ector County Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Ector County Independent School District (Isd) 654th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

Average Parent Rating:

Read all reviews and ratings detail for Gonzales Elementary.

What do you think?

Your rating for Gonzales Elementary?

Rank History for Gonzales Elementary

Help
Compare

Rank History for all students at Gonzales Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 64.25 1277th 3465 63.1%
2005 54.09 1816th 3475 47.7%
2006 58.15 1629th 3476 53.1%
2007 61.34 1588th 3724 57.4%
2008 59.41 1691st 3768 55.1%
2009 58.68 1780th 3884 54.2%
2010 59.13 1819th 3937 53.8%
2011 50.20 2392nd 4095 41.6%
2012 38.75 2957th 4206 29.7%
2013 37.15 3025th 4221 28.3%
2014 46.96 2529th 4260 40.6%
2015 37.86 2964th 4320 31.4%
2016 30.08 3284th 4286 23.4%
2017 33.43 2934th 4329 32.2%
2018 20.20 3797th 4359 12.9%
2019 28.56 3425th 4479 23.5%
2021 38.39 2649th 4578 42.1%
2022 24.80 3667th 4581 20.0%
2023 26.54 3596th 4647 22.6%
2024 17.41 4165th 4675 10.9%
See the entire list of Texas Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for English Language Learner students at Gonzales Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 59.70 1094th 3333 67.2%
2022 14.46 3366th 3487 3.5%
2023 19.72 3250th 3556 8.6%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Gonzales Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.14 3106th 3558 12.7%
2019 30.12 2826th 3684 23.3%
2021 36.08 2330th 3799 38.7%
2022 48.03 1700th 3952 57.0%
2023 25.05 3474th 4086 15.0%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Gonzales Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.97 4013th 4264 5.9%
2019 28.83 3533rd 4309 18.0%
2021 46.30 2294th 4451 48.5%
2022 30.59 3475th 4477 22.4%
2023 32.32 3372nd 4521 25.4%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Gonzales Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.01 3673rd 4306 14.7%
2019 27.57 3470th 4348 20.2%
2021 30.79 3144th 4499 30.1%
2022 17.65 4111th 4561 9.9%
2023 23.18 3858th 4588 15.9%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Gonzales Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 15.67 3006th 3184 5.6%
2021 36.35 2176th 3006 27.6%
2022 18.79 2728th 2958 7.8%
2023 26.13 2627th 2980 11.8%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

Rank History for At Risk students at Gonzales Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.78 4186th 4240 1.3%
2019 25.99 3648th 4295 15.1%
2021 25.29 3713th 4331 14.3%
2022 20.36 4050th 4461 9.2%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for At Risk Students!

Rank History for Male students at Gonzales Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.27 3820th 4319 11.6%
2019 31.42 3232nd 4357 25.8%
2021 44.60 2290th 4498 49.1%
2022 33.95 3144th 4563 31.1%
2023 31.11 3326th 4585 27.5%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for African American students at Gonzales Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.98 2422nd 2483 2.5%
2019 69.51 503rd 2515 80.0%
2021 65.32 549th 2444 77.5%
2022 58.68 812th 2421 66.5%
2023 41.17 1413th 2443 42.2%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Gonzales Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.87 3654th 4168 12.3%
2019 33.08 3085th 4188 26.3%
2021 43.45 2356th 4329 45.6%
2022 32.25 3266th 4376 25.4%
2023 28.13 3472nd 4401 21.1%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Gonzales Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.01 2916th 3127 6.7%
2019 19.13 2825th 3142 10.1%
2021 23.09 2627th 3082 14.8%
2022 15.58 2864th 3082 7.1%
2023 29.82 2421st 3106 22.1%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Gonzales Elementary Test Scores
Tests: 
  
Grades: 
  
Years: 
  
Group by: 
District Scores:
State Scores:    
  
Subgroup: 





Data source: Texas Education Agency

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 4)
0%

100%

0%

0%

0%

  

Reviews:
by a parent
Saturday, February 21, 2009

Open Quote The staff at this school are great. My daughter went to Gonzales from 4th-6th. It is a far better school than the elementarty she went to before and most of the good friends she made are from there. The teachers really care about their students and want them to be successful. Nothing but great things to say about this school! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Gonzales Elementary

Help
Compare
Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 589 17 2 181 5 n/a n/a 0 794
1989 571 15 1 151 3 n/a n/a 0 741
1990 428 10 0 149 0 n/a n/a 0 587
1991 407 16 0 156 0 n/a n/a 0 579
1992 391 20 0 172 0 n/a n/a 0 583
1993 392 26 1 188 0 n/a n/a 0 607
1994 341 28 3 216 0 n/a n/a 0 588
1995 316 30 0 225 2 n/a n/a 0 573
1996 316 30 0 225 2 n/a n/a 0 573
1997 317 29 0 217 2 n/a n/a 0 565
1998 317 27 2 236 3 n/a n/a 0 585
1999 294 29 2 261 3 n/a n/a 0 589
2000 262 25 4 208 5 n/a n/a 0 504
2001 241 25 7 225 1 n/a n/a 0 499
2002 217 14 5 199 2 n/a n/a 0 437
2003 217 14 5 199 2 n/a n/a 0 437
2004 189 21 8 183 1 n/a n/a 0 402
2005 208 20 8 193 1 n/a n/a 0 430
2006 228 25 7 187 3 n/a n/a 0 450
2007 229 29 3 240 1 n/a n/a 0 502
2008 232 26 5 254 2 n/a n/a 0 519
2009 214 36 4 271 9 n/a n/a 0 534
2010 222 42 7 278 8 n/a n/a 0 557
2011 219 56 3 306 1 0 4 0 589
2012 203 46 1 307 2 1 12 0 572
2013 207 54 6 347 1 6 10 0 631
2014 189 60 7 361 1 2 15 0 635
2015 176 50 13 384 3 2 15 0 643
2016 113 26 8 271 3 3 9 0 433
2017 119 21 3 257 3 1 10 0 414
2018 109 16 4 277 2 1 7 0 416
2019 115 15 4 297 2 0 8 0 441
2020 116 24 3 316 2 0 7 0 468
2021 98 16 3 345 1 0 5 0 468
2022 106 27 3 328 0 0 14 0 478
2023 106 24 2 349 2 2 12 0 497

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Gonzales Elementary

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 794 33.0 24.0 n/a
1989 741 n/a n/a n/a
1990 587 30.0 19.5 n/a
1991 579 30.4 19.0 n/a
1992 583 32.8 17.7 23.2
1993 607 34.0 17.9 34.3
1994 588 31.2 18.8 36.4
1995 573 30.3 18.9 47.5
1996 573 30.3 18.9 47.5
1997 565 34.5 16.4 23.4
1998 585 34.2 17.1 22.6
1999 589 34.3 17.2 30.4
2000 504 24.6 20.5 29.2
2001 499 30.8 16.2 45.7
2002 437 30.7 14.2 41.2
2003 437 30.7 14.2 41.2
2004 402 29.8 13.5 44.8
2005 430 31.1 13.8 49.5
2006 450 30.1 15.0 47.6
2007 502 35.1 14.3 48
2008 519 36.3 14.3 46.2
2009 534 33.3 16.0 46.3
2010 557 33.8 16.4 51.9
2011 589 34.7 16.9 56.7
2012 572 34.4 16.5 51
2013 631 33.6 18.7 48.8
2014 635 35.4 17.9 46
2015 643 35.0 18.3 44.9
2016 433 26.0 16.6 46.4
2017 414 27.2 15.1 49.8
2018 416 28.7 14.4 47.6
2019 441 26.5 16.6 58.5
2020 468 28.3 16.5 56.4
2021 468 28.5 16.3 57.3
2022 478 30.5 15.6 66.7
2023 497 27.9 17.7 75.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Gonzales Elementary

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 794 33.0 24.0 n/a
1989 741 n/a n/a n/a
1990 587 30.0 19.5 n/a
1991 579 30.4 19.0 n/a
1992 583 32.8 17.7 23.2
1993 607 34.0 17.9 34.3
1994 588 31.2 18.8 36.4
1995 573 30.3 18.9 47.5
1996 573 30.3 18.9 47.5
1997 565 34.5 16.4 23.4
1998 585 34.2 17.1 22.6
1999 589 34.3 17.2 30.4
2000 504 24.6 20.5 29.2
2001 499 30.8 16.2 45.7
2002 437 30.7 14.2 41.2
2003 437 30.7 14.2 41.2
2004 402 29.8 13.5 44.8
2005 430 31.1 13.8 49.5
2006 450 30.1 15.0 47.6
2007 502 35.1 14.3 48
2008 519 36.3 14.3 46.2
2009 534 33.3 16.0 46.3
2010 557 33.8 16.4 51.9
2011 589 34.7 16.9 56.7
2012 572 34.4 16.5 51
2013 631 33.6 18.7 48.8
2014 635 35.4 17.9 46
2015 643 35.0 18.3 44.9
2016 433 26.0 16.6 46.4
2017 414 27.2 15.1 49.8
2018 416 28.7 14.4 47.6
2019 441 26.5 16.6 58.5
2020 468 28.3 16.5 56.4
2021 468 28.5 16.3 57.3
2022 478 30.5 15.6 66.7
2023 497 27.9 17.7 75.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Gonzales Elementary

Help

YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $931 (11.2%) $7,345 (88.8%) $8,276
2020 $888 (10.8%) $7,364 (89.2%) $8,252
2021 $1,629 (12.9%) $10,975 (87.1%) $12,603

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Gonzales Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3425th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 3596th of 4647 Elementary schools
 0.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Gonzales Elementary)3634
 2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Ector County Independent School District (Isd))3339
 6%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Gonzales Elementary)4415
 29%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Ector County Independent School District (Isd))3534
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Gonzales Elementary)3229
 3%
   4th Grade Reading (Ector County Independent School District (Isd))3336
 3%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Gonzales Elementary)4751
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Ector County Independent School District (Isd))3440
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Gonzales Elementary)4033
 7%
   5th Grade Reading (Ector County Independent School District (Isd))3643
 7%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Gonzales Elementary)3737
   5th Grade Mathematics (Ector County Independent School District (Isd))4244
 2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Gonzales Elementary)1625
 9%
   5th Grade Science (Ector County Independent School District (Isd))3225
 7%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students441497
 12.7%
African American1524
 60%
American Indian22
Asian42
 50%
Hispanic297349
 17.5%
Pacific Islander02
White115106
 7.8%
Two or More Races812
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients58.5%75.1%
 16.5%


Schools Near Gonzales Elementary









Frequently Asked Questions about Gonzales Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 497 students attended Gonzales Elementary.

Gonzales Elementary ranks in the bottom 10.9% of Texas elementary schools.

Students at Gonzales Elementary are 70% Hispanic, 21% White, 5% African American, 2% Two or more races.

Students who attend Gonzales Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Nimitz Middle
High : Permian High School


Rate Gonzales Elementary!



Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Gonzales Elementary!




SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





Diagnostics

None retrieved from Database in 385 milliseconds.