Sam Houston Elementary

Summary:

Sam Houston Elementary is a public elementary school in Odessa, Texas, serving 392 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 the state and has a 2-star rating.

Despite having higher per-student spending levels than nearby schools, Sam Houston Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Texas elementary schools, with significantly below-average performance on state assessments. For example, in 2023-2024, only 26.83% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to 48.85% statewide and 36.89% in the Ector County ISD. The school's performance is particularly low in STAAR Science, with only 6.15% of 5th graders proficient or better, compared to 26.29% statewide and 15.58% in the district.

In contrast, the nearby San Jacinto Elementary and Gale Pond Alamo Elementary, which are also part of the Ector County ISD, perform significantly better on academic measures, with higher STAAR proficiency rates and higher statewide rankings. For example, San Jacinto Elementary ranked 1,402 out of 4,675 Texas elementary schools in 2023-2024, with 55.93% of 3rd graders proficient or better in STAAR Reading, and Gale Pond Alamo Elementary ranked 847 out of 4,675, with much higher STAAR proficiency rates across all grade levels and subjects.


Detail:

Public K-5

 300 E 37th St
       Odessa, TX  79762-7500


(432) 456-1139

District: Ector County Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3802nd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,254 Help


Students who attend Sam Houston Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Bowie Middle
High:    Odessa High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.3 Help
Number of students:  412

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
85.7%
White:
6.3%
African American:
4.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  88.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Sam Houston Elementary ranks worse than 81.3% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 20th 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 24.17. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (85.7%), White (6.3%), African American (4.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 88.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sam Houston Elementary is 18.3, which is the 9th best among 26 elementary schools in the Ector County Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sam Houston Elementary is $11,254, which is the 8th highest among 26 elementary schools in the Ector County Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sam Houston Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Sam Houston Elementary 3802nd of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Sam Houston Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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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 Sam Houston Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Sam Houston Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 53.00 1871st 3465 46.0%
2005 47.69 2117th 3475 39.1%
2006 54.14 1826th 3476 47.5%
2007 48.74 2263rd 3724 39.2%
2008 52.00 2094th 3768 44.4%
2009 34.85 2991st 3884 23.0%
2010 38.04 2922nd 3937 25.8%
2011 37.87 3056th 4095 25.4%
2012 29.45 3451st 4206 18.0%
2013 18.56 3847th 4221 8.9%
2014 13.67 4020th 4260 5.6%
2015 14.48 3985th 4320 7.8%
2016 15.06 3927th 4286 8.4%
2017 24.21 3528th 4329 18.5%
2018 20.26 3793rd 4359 13.0%
2019 10.87 4328th 4479 3.4%
2021 30.87 3115th 4578 32.0%
2022 17.88 4053rd 4581 11.5%
2023 15.41 4266th 4647 8.2%
2024 24.17 3802nd 4675 18.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Sam Houston Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.79 1818th 3226 43.6%
2019 21.58 3030th 3333 9.1%
2021 62.79 881st 3446 74.4%
2022 51.79 1540th 3487 55.8%
2023 51.51 1600th 3556 55.0%
2024 27.61 2924th 3638 19.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Sam Houston Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.90 2248th 3558 36.8%
2019 19.99 3441st 3684 6.6%
2021 38.97 2119th 3799 44.2%
2022 16.23 3825th 3952 3.2%
2023 23.93 3541st 4086 13.3%
2024 24.87 3574th 4261 16.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sam Houston Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.29 3423rd 4264 19.7%
2019 18.22 4033rd 4309 6.4%
2021 34.59 3075th 4451 30.9%
2022 34.06 3242nd 4477 27.6%
2023 22.85 3943rd 4521 12.8%
2024 26.95 3749th 4560 17.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Sam Houston Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.49 3582nd 4306 16.8%
2019 9.33 4278th 4348 1.6%
2021 29.23 3237th 4499 28.1%
2022 20.84 3964th 4561 13.1%
2023 12.36 4368th 4588 4.8%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Sam Houston Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.88 2426th 3106 21.9%
2019 17.89 2960th 3184 7.0%
2021 68.72 1015th 3006 66.2%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Sam Houston Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.19 3014th 4240 28.9%
2019 23.47 3794th 4295 11.7%
2021 43.49 2304th 4331 46.8%
2022 22.05 3981st 4461 10.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Sam Houston Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.78 3886th 4319 10.0%
2019 15.61 4053rd 4357 7.0%
2021 33.60 2931st 4498 34.8%
2022 19.00 4045th 4563 11.4%
2023 22.15 3885th 4585 15.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Sam Houston Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 19.61 2304th 2515 8.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Sam Houston Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.25 3457th 4168 17.1%
2019 12.48 4081st 4188 2.6%
2021 39.51 2610th 4329 39.7%
2022 21.65 3877th 4376 11.4%
2023 20.08 3947th 4401 10.3%
2024 25.05 3692nd 4431 16.7%
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Rank History for White students at Sam Houston Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.62 2832nd 3127 9.4%
2019 11.27 3014th 3142 4.1%
2021 22.73 2644th 3082 14.2%
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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.

Sam Houston Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Sam Houston Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 324 50 2 184 2 n/a n/a 0 562
1989 319 38 3 231 1 n/a n/a 0 592
1990 211 64 1 204 1 n/a n/a 0 481
1991 226 63 0 214 2 n/a n/a 0 505
1992 197 58 2 252 1 n/a n/a 0 510
1993 164 41 0 245 1 n/a n/a 0 451
1994 192 56 1 236 1 n/a n/a 0 486
1995 174 47 2 249 0 n/a n/a 0 472
1996 174 47 2 249 0 n/a n/a 0 472
1997 170 46 3 276 0 n/a n/a 0 495
1998 171 59 4 292 3 n/a n/a 0 529
1999 160 58 4 288 1 n/a n/a 0 511
2000 128 42 2 262 2 n/a n/a 0 436
2001 110 52 3 267 2 n/a n/a 0 434
2002 106 44 0 289 1 n/a n/a 0 440
2003 106 44 0 289 1 n/a n/a 0 440
2004 104 50 1 304 5 n/a n/a 0 464
2005 90 45 2 314 4 n/a n/a 0 455
2006 73 62 2 338 2 n/a n/a 0 477
2007 80 63 2 321 4 n/a n/a 0 470
2008 75 63 2 344 4 n/a n/a 0 488
2009 95 67 1 397 3 n/a n/a 0 563
2010 101 69 0 366 3 n/a n/a 0 539
2011 101 49 1 411 4 0 8 0 574
2012 108 62 0 408 3 2 8 0 591
2013 111 58 0 448 2 0 7 0 626
2014 114 62 0 457 3 0 6 0 642
2015 124 51 2 432 0 0 16 0 625
2016 59 29 3 420 0 0 5 0 516
2017 57 23 2 398 0 2 2 0 484
2018 70 21 0 409 1 2 8 0 511
2019 68 20 2 429 1 3 11 0 534
2020 51 19 3 383 0 4 10 0 470
2021 35 27 2 323 0 3 8 0 398
2022 30 21 3 293 0 2 8 0 357
2023 24 16 0 342 0 2 8 0 392
2024 26 17 0 353 0 8 8 0 412

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 Sam Houston Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 562 34.0 16.5 n/a
1989 592 n/a n/a n/a
1990 481 31.0 15.5 n/a
1991 505 31.4 16.0 n/a
1992 510 34.2 14.9 62.9
1993 451 35.0 12.9 78.3
1994 486 33.2 14.6 70.6
1995 472 33.6 14.0 82.4
1996 472 33.6 14.0 82.4
1997 495 35.6 13.9 31.5
1998 529 37.2 14.2 37.1
1999 511 34.2 14.9 47.4
2000 436 32.5 13.4 48.6
2001 434 33.6 12.9 80.9
2002 440 34.6 12.7 82.5
2003 440 34.6 12.7 82.5
2004 464 32.8 14.1 82.8
2005 455 34.9 13.0 84.8
2006 477 36.1 13.2 83
2007 470 28.3 16.6 79.4
2008 488 31.9 15.3 72.3
2009 563 33.7 16.7 72.8
2010 539 33.5 16.0 76.8
2011 574 35.7 16.0 78.6
2012 591 34.8 16.9 70.9
2013 626 34.1 18.3 71.4
2014 642 34.5 18.5 72.3
2015 625 36.0 17.3 68.2
2016 516 34.0 15.1 70.2
2017 484 31.8 15.1 72.1
2018 511 32.9 15.5 72.8
2019 534 31.4 16.9 82
2020 470 31.2 15.0 78.3
2021 398 29.5 13.4 77.6
2022 357 21.0 16.9 77.3
2023 392 19.5 20.0 89.5
2024 412 22.4 18.3 88.6

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 Sam Houston Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 562 34.0 16.5 n/a
1989 592 n/a n/a n/a
1990 481 31.0 15.5 n/a
1991 505 31.4 16.0 n/a
1992 510 34.2 14.9 62.9
1993 451 35.0 12.9 78.3
1994 486 33.2 14.6 70.6
1995 472 33.6 14.0 82.4
1996 472 33.6 14.0 82.4
1997 495 35.6 13.9 31.5
1998 529 37.2 14.2 37.1
1999 511 34.2 14.9 47.4
2000 436 32.5 13.4 48.6
2001 434 33.6 12.9 80.9
2002 440 34.6 12.7 82.5
2003 440 34.6 12.7 82.5
2004 464 32.8 14.1 82.8
2005 455 34.9 13.0 84.8
2006 477 36.1 13.2 83
2007 470 28.3 16.6 79.4
2008 488 31.9 15.3 72.3
2009 563 33.7 16.7 72.8
2010 539 33.5 16.0 76.8
2011 574 35.7 16.0 78.6
2012 591 34.8 16.9 70.9
2013 626 34.1 18.3 71.4
2014 642 34.5 18.5 72.3
2015 625 36.0 17.3 68.2
2016 516 34.0 15.1 70.2
2017 484 31.8 15.1 72.1
2018 511 32.9 15.5 72.8
2019 534 31.4 16.9 82
2020 470 31.2 15.0 78.3
2021 398 29.5 13.4 77.6
2022 357 21.0 16.9 77.3
2023 392 19.5 20.0 89.5
2024 412 22.4 18.3 88.6

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 Sam Houston Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,337 (16.2%) $6,896 (83.8%) $8,233
2020 $1,358 (10.5%) $11,521 (89.5%) $12,879
2021 $2,234 (19.9%) $9,020 (80.1%) $11,254

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Sam Houston Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 4328th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 4266th of 4647 Elementary schools
 4.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Sam Houston Elementary)3132
 1%
   3rd Grade Reading (Ector County Independent School District (Isd))3339
 6%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sam Houston Elementary)2221
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Ector County Independent School District (Isd))3534
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Sam Houston Elementary)3811
 27%
   3rd Grade Reading (Ector County Independent School District (Isd))3721
 16%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sam Houston Elementary)3114
 17%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Ector County Independent School District (Isd))3113
 18%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)3123
 8%
4th Grade Reading (Sam Houston Elementary)1819
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (Ector County Independent School District (Isd))3336
 3%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sam Houston Elementary)1222
 10%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Ector County Independent School District (Isd))3440
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Sam Houston Elementary)014
 14%
   4th Grade Reading (Ector County Independent School District (Isd))2119
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sam Houston Elementary)07
 7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Ector County Independent School District (Isd))1516
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)2622
 4%
5th Grade Reading (Sam Houston Elementary)2929
   5th Grade Reading (Ector County Independent School District (Isd))3643
 7%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sam Houston Elementary)3834
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Ector County Independent School District (Isd))4244
 2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Sam Houston Elementary)1419
 5%
   5th Grade Science (Ector County Independent School District (Isd))3225
 7%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
5th Grade Reading (Sam Houston Elementary)3030
   5th Grade Reading (Ector County Independent School District (Isd))2527
 2%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5333
 20%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sam Houston Elementary)2040
 20%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Ector County Independent School District (Isd))1225
 13%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)2823
 5%
5th Grade Science (Sam Houston Elementary)00
   5th Grade Science (Ector County Independent School District (Isd))66
   5th Grade Science (Texas)189
 9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students534392
 26.6%
African American2016
 20%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic429342
 20.3%
Pacific Islander32
 33.3%
White6824
 64.7%
Two or More Races118
 27.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients82%89.5%
 7.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Sam Houston Elementary

Sam Houston Elementary ranks in the bottom 18.7% of Texas elementary schools.

Students who attend Sam Houston Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Bowie Middle
High : Odessa High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 412 students attended Sam Houston Elementary.

Students at Sam Houston Elementary are 86% Hispanic, 6% White, 4% African American, 2% Pacific Islander, 2% Two or more races.


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

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