Ireland Elementary

Summary:

Ireland Elementary is a public elementary school in Odessa, Texas, serving 446 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Ector County Independent School District, which is ranked 654 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ireland Elementary faces several key challenges, including a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (69.96%) compared to nearby schools, consistently low academic performance on STAAR tests that ranks in the bottom half of Texas elementary schools, and particularly low performance for certain student subgroups such as African American, Hispanic, and English Language Learner students. The school also has a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 60.31% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. In contrast, the nearby El Magnet At Reagan Elementary, a public magnet school, significantly outperforms Ireland Elementary and the district on STAAR tests, with 90% or more of its students being proficient or better in reading and math.

The school's per-student spending has fluctuated in recent years, ranging from $7,717 to $10,030 per student, which is generally lower than the spending levels of the higher-performing nearby schools. The school's student-teacher ratio has also varied, from 15.1 to 19.9 students per teacher, which is higher than the ratios of some of the better-performing nearby schools. Addressing these challenges will likely require a comprehensive approach that focuses on improving instructional quality, providing targeted interventions, and ensuring equitable access to resources and opportunities for all students.


Detail:

Public K-5

 4301 Dawn Ave
       Odessa, TX  79762-5767


(432) 456-1149

District: Ector County Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3522nd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,518 Help


Students who attend Ireland Elementary usually attend:

High:    Permian High School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.9 Help
Number of students:  446

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
70.0%
White:
23.8%
African American:
3.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  60.3% Help


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Compare Details Ireland Elementary ranks worse than 75.3% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 16th among 26 ranked elementary schools in the Ector County Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.56. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (70%), White (23.8%), African American (3.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 60.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ireland Elementary is 19.9. 22 elementary schools in the Ector County Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ireland Elementary is $9,518. 16 elementary schools in the Ector County Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Ireland 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.)


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Rank History for Ireland Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Ireland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 65.24 1207th 3465 65.2%
2005 62.31 1411th 3475 59.4%
2006 70.72 986th 3476 71.6%
2007 65.38 1339th 3724 64.0%
2008 65.00 1355th 3768 64.0%
2009 55.47 1955th 3884 49.7%
2010 50.57 2310th 3937 41.3%
2011 45.74 2659th 4095 35.1%
2012 22.02 3773rd 4206 10.3%
2013 20.46 3782nd 4221 10.4%
2014 22.30 3729th 4260 12.5%
2015 20.64 3744th 4320 13.3%
2016 16.80 3870th 4286 9.7%
2017 30.57 3114th 4329 28.1%
2018 27.07 3381st 4359 22.4%
2019 15.53 4129th 4479 7.8%
2021 24.82 3514th 4578 23.2%
2022 37.44 2904th 4581 36.6%
2023 28.49 3486th 4647 25.0%
2024 28.56 3522nd 4675 24.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Ireland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.84 2719th 3226 15.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Ireland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.77 2338th 3558 34.3%
2019 44.89 1737th 3684 52.9%
2021 41.90 1895th 3799 50.1%
2022 54.01 1344th 3952 66.0%
2023 32.96 2895th 4086 29.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ireland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.64 2322nd 4264 45.5%
2019 24.26 3789th 4309 12.1%
2021 36.51 2959th 4451 33.5%
2022 34.02 3249th 4477 27.4%
2023 27.46 3682nd 4521 18.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Ireland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.95 3426th 4306 20.4%
2019 14.80 4094th 4348 5.8%
2021 26.07 3446th 4499 23.4%
2022 45.84 2410th 4561 47.2%
2023 31.84 3277th 4588 28.6%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Ireland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.93 2847th 3106 8.3%
2019 6.08 3139th 3184 1.4%
2021 10.70 2826th 3006 6.0%
2022 10.37 2857th 2958 3.4%
2023 36.36 2380th 2980 20.1%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Ireland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.16 3930th 4240 7.3%
2019 16.93 4110th 4295 4.3%
2021 23.49 3819th 4331 11.8%
2022 30.26 3495th 4461 21.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Ireland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.77 3318th 4319 23.2%
2019 18.70 3916th 4357 10.1%
2021 27.00 3393rd 4498 24.6%
2022 30.71 3353rd 4563 26.5%
2023 28.01 3539th 4585 22.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Ireland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.65 1807th 2483 27.2%
2019 47.13 1255th 2515 50.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ireland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.95 3053rd 4168 26.8%
2019 17.56 3927th 4188 6.2%
2021 30.13 3228th 4329 25.4%
2022 44.51 2482nd 4376 43.3%
2023 31.48 3299th 4401 25.0%
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Rank History for White students at Ireland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.44 2743rd 3127 12.3%
2019 11.55 3011th 3142 4.2%
2021 13.68 2888th 3082 6.3%
2022 22.59 2655th 3082 13.9%
2023 28.00 2493rd 3106 19.7%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Ireland Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 315 84 5 157 1 n/a n/a 0 562
1989 326 85 3 171 2 n/a n/a 0 587
1990 321 78 5 190 2 n/a n/a 0 596
1991 352 81 5 190 2 n/a n/a 0 630
1992 349 75 5 200 2 n/a n/a 0 631
1993 349 58 6 202 2 n/a n/a 0 617
1994 344 63 2 218 0 n/a n/a 0 627
1995 307 64 5 247 2 n/a n/a 0 625
1996 307 64 5 247 2 n/a n/a 0 625
1997 320 43 6 251 2 n/a n/a 0 622
1998 302 38 4 255 9 n/a n/a 0 608
1999 307 29 4 256 4 n/a n/a 0 600
2000 273 36 5 267 4 n/a n/a 0 585
2001 254 39 3 294 3 n/a n/a 0 593
2002 226 41 7 233 5 n/a n/a 0 512
2003 226 41 7 233 5 n/a n/a 0 512
2004 209 30 3 271 6 n/a n/a 0 519
2005 189 29 4 253 7 n/a n/a 0 482
2006 181 37 1 247 3 n/a n/a 0 469
2007 169 32 2 245 6 n/a n/a 0 454
2008 176 35 4 251 6 n/a n/a 0 472
2009 169 43 5 276 4 n/a n/a 0 497
2010 175 57 7 297 5 n/a n/a 0 541
2011 190 27 9 307 5 1 9 0 548
2012 170 28 3 302 5 1 10 0 519
2013 180 22 2 293 4 0 5 0 506
2014 221 28 4 290 2 2 5 0 552
2015 217 24 7 306 6 1 11 0 572
2016 168 21 5 258 1 2 8 0 463
2017 151 26 5 270 1 1 10 0 464
2018 171 23 6 291 1 2 5 0 499
2019 171 20 8 369 2 0 6 0 576
2020 163 23 6 328 0 2 9 0 531
2021 144 16 5 317 0 3 8 0 493
2022 119 16 4 290 0 0 7 0 436
2023 106 14 5 312 0 0 9 0 446

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 Ireland Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 562 36.0 15.6 n/a
1989 587 n/a n/a n/a
1990 596 38.0 15.6 n/a
1991 630 37.9 16.6 n/a
1992 631 38.5 16.3 28.7
1993 617 41.0 15.0 33.4
1994 627 40.1 15.6 37.5
1995 625 39.9 15.7 45.4
1996 625 39.9 15.7 45.4
1997 622 39.7 15.7 25.4
1998 608 38.2 15.9 26.2
1999 600 39.1 15.3 32.7
2000 585 33.2 17.6 32.1
2001 593 39.0 15.2 47.6
2002 512 38.5 13.3 49.2
2003 512 38.5 13.3 49.2
2004 519 39.0 13.3 50.9
2005 482 35.9 13.4 54.1
2006 469 34.7 13.5 48.2
2007 454 30.7 14.8 50.7
2008 472 32.7 14.4 44.7
2009 497 31.2 15.9 45.3
2010 541 32.1 16.8 48.6
2011 548 31.3 17.4 52.4
2012 519 32.2 16.1 48
2013 506 32.3 15.6 41.1
2014 552 35.3 15.6 43.3
2015 572 33.0 17.3 36.4
2016 463 33.0 14.0 35.9
2017 464 32.4 14.3 49.4
2018 499 31.4 15.8 42.3
2019 576 31.0 18.5 54.7
2020 531 29.8 17.7 43.9
2021 493 32.1 15.3 57.8
2022 436 28.7 15.1 53.4
2023 446 22.3 19.9 60.3

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 Ireland Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 562 36.0 15.6 n/a
1989 587 n/a n/a n/a
1990 596 38.0 15.6 n/a
1991 630 37.9 16.6 n/a
1992 631 38.5 16.3 28.7
1993 617 41.0 15.0 33.4
1994 627 40.1 15.6 37.5
1995 625 39.9 15.7 45.4
1996 625 39.9 15.7 45.4
1997 622 39.7 15.7 25.4
1998 608 38.2 15.9 26.2
1999 600 39.1 15.3 32.7
2000 585 33.2 17.6 32.1
2001 593 39.0 15.2 47.6
2002 512 38.5 13.3 49.2
2003 512 38.5 13.3 49.2
2004 519 39.0 13.3 50.9
2005 482 35.9 13.4 54.1
2006 469 34.7 13.5 48.2
2007 454 30.7 14.8 50.7
2008 472 32.7 14.4 44.7
2009 497 31.2 15.9 45.3
2010 541 32.1 16.8 48.6
2011 548 31.3 17.4 52.4
2012 519 32.2 16.1 48
2013 506 32.3 15.6 41.1
2014 552 35.3 15.6 43.3
2015 572 33.0 17.3 36.4
2016 463 33.0 14.0 35.9
2017 464 32.4 14.3 49.4
2018 499 31.4 15.8 42.3
2019 576 31.0 18.5 54.7
2020 531 29.8 17.7 43.9
2021 493 32.1 15.3 57.8
2022 436 28.7 15.1 53.4
2023 446 22.3 19.9 60.3

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Ireland Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $770 (10.0%) $6,946 (90.0%) $7,717
2020 $1,179 (11.8%) $8,851 (88.2%) $10,030
2021 $2,106 (22.1%) $7,413 (77.9%) $9,518

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Ireland Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 4129th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 3486th of 4647 Elementary schools
 17.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Ireland Elementary)3254
 22%
   3rd Grade Reading (Ector County Independent School District (Isd))3339
 6%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ireland Elementary)2231
 9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Ector County Independent School District (Isd))3534
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Ireland Elementary)2527
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Ector County Independent School District (Isd))3336
 3%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ireland Elementary)3121
 10%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Ector County Independent School District (Isd))3440
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Ireland Elementary)3142
 11%
   5th Grade Reading (Ector County Independent School District (Isd))3643
 7%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ireland Elementary)3541
 6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Ector County Independent School District (Isd))4244
 2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Ireland Elementary)1619
 3%
   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 Students576446
 22.6%
African American2014
 30%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian85
 37.5%
Hispanic369312
 15.4%
Pacific Islander00
White171106
 38%
Two or More Races69
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients54.7%60.3%
 5.6%


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Students at Ireland Elementary are 70% Hispanic, 24% White, 3% African American, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Students who attend Ireland Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Permian High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 446 students attended Ireland Elementary.

Ireland Elementary ranks in the bottom 24.7% of Texas elementary schools.


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