Lauro Cavazos Elementary

Summary:

Lauro Cavazos Elementary is a public elementary school in Odessa, Texas, serving 680 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 from SchoolDigger.

Lauro Cavazos Elementary faces significant academic challenges, with consistently low test scores, poor statewide rankings, and underperforming student subgroups. The school has a much higher percentage of Hispanic students (87.65%) compared to the state average, and its proficiency rates on the STAAR assessments are significantly lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, the school's 3rd grade reading proficiency rate was just 26% in 2023-2024, compared to 36.89% for the district and 48.85% for the state. Despite consistent funding and staffing levels, Lauro Cavazos Elementary has not shown significant improvement in its academic performance or statewide ranking over the past decade.

Interestingly, some nearby schools within the same district, such as San Jacinto Elementary and Cameron Dual Language Magnet, perform significantly better than Lauro Cavazos Elementary, with higher test scores, better statewide rankings, and serving student populations with similar demographic characteristics. This suggests that factors beyond just resources may be contributing to the school's challenges, and that more targeted interventions and strategies may be needed to address the unique needs of its student population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 9301 W 16th St
       Odessa, TX  79763-6424


(432) 456-1309

District: Ector County Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
4336th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,025 Help


Students who attend Lauro Cavazos Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Bonham Middle
High:    Permian High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.6 Help
Number of students:  680

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
87.6%
White:
10.4%
African American:
0.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  83.2% Help


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Compare Details Lauro Cavazos Elementary ranks worse than 92.7% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 22nd 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 13.94. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (87.6%), White (10.4%), African American (0.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 83.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lauro Cavazos Elementary is 18.6, which is the 12th best among 26 elementary schools in the Ector County Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lauro Cavazos Elementary is $9,025. 22 elementary schools in the Ector County Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Lauro Cavazos 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 Lauro Cavazos Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Lauro Cavazos Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 44.60 2280th 3465 34.2%
2005 37.71 2563rd 3475 26.2%
2006 31.52 2795th 3476 19.6%
2007 36.04 2846th 3724 23.6%
2008 44.71 2430th 3768 35.5%
2009 50.64 2216th 3884 42.9%
2010 44.49 2611th 3937 33.7%
2011 31.78 3312th 4095 19.1%
2012 38.08 2996th 4206 28.8%
2013 28.08 3486th 4221 17.4%
2014 25.52 3603rd 4260 15.4%
2015 13.22 4029th 4320 6.7%
2016 14.20 3960th 4286 7.6%
2017 17.56 3899th 4329 9.9%
2018 19.01 3860th 4359 11.4%
2019 22.33 3786th 4479 15.5%
2021 14.54 4243rd 4578 7.3%
2022 7.94 4489th 4581 2.0%
2023 12.38 4384th 4647 5.7%
2024 13.94 4336th 4675 7.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Lauro Cavazos Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.21 2866th 3226 11.2%
2019 30.73 2644th 3333 20.7%
2021 21.45 3133rd 3446 9.1%
2022 10.06 3448th 3487 1.1%
2023 9.80 3500th 3556 1.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Lauro Cavazos Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.79 3495th 3558 1.8%
2019 29.51 2866th 3684 22.2%
2021 22.02 3408th 3799 10.3%
2022 22.28 3555th 3952 10.0%
2023 22.96 3602nd 4086 11.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lauro Cavazos Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.41 3816th 4264 10.5%
2019 27.50 3609th 4309 16.2%
2021 17.82 4137th 4451 7.1%
2022 10.54 4383rd 4477 2.1%
2023 17.58 4197th 4521 7.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Lauro Cavazos Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.51 4070th 4306 5.5%
2019 19.17 3904th 4348 10.2%
2021 19.81 3895th 4499 13.4%
2022 8.95 4465th 4561 2.1%
2023 12.58 4360th 4588 5.0%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Lauro Cavazos Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.08 2806th 3106 9.7%
2019 46.53 2155th 3184 32.3%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Lauro Cavazos Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.77 3582nd 4240 15.5%
2019 31.81 3269th 4295 23.9%
2021 25.55 3697th 4331 14.6%
2022 9.98 4402nd 4461 1.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Lauro Cavazos Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.81 3441st 4319 20.3%
2019 28.49 3385th 4357 22.3%
2021 13.06 4294th 4498 4.5%
2022 8.75 4453rd 4563 2.4%
2023 14.55 4253rd 4585 7.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Lauro Cavazos Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.02 3704th 4168 11.1%
2019 24.45 3611th 4188 13.8%
2021 18.21 3997th 4329 7.7%
2022 10.57 4282nd 4376 2.1%
2023 16.50 4094th 4401 7.0%
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Rank History for White students at Lauro Cavazos Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.31 2937th 3127 6.1%
2019 19.84 2802nd 3142 10.8%
2021 7.31 3006th 3082 2.5%
2022 2.31 3067th 3082 0.5%
2023 3.48 3089th 3106 0.5%
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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 Lauro Cavazos Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 492 1 2 291 1 n/a n/a 0 787
1991 459 2 3 336 1 n/a n/a 0 801
1992 462 1 0 327 1 n/a n/a 0 791
1993 455 1 0 327 1 n/a n/a 0 784
1994 401 2 0 354 1 n/a n/a 0 758
1995 379 2 0 396 7 n/a n/a 0 784
1996 379 2 0 396 7 n/a n/a 0 784
1997 321 2 0 427 10 n/a n/a 0 760
1998 340 2 0 457 6 n/a n/a 0 805
1999 320 4 0 509 7 n/a n/a 0 840
2000 257 2 0 505 2 n/a n/a 0 766
2001 232 2 0 523 3 n/a n/a 0 760
2002 196 5 0 513 1 n/a n/a 0 715
2003 196 5 0 513 1 n/a n/a 0 715
2004 174 5 2 544 2 n/a n/a 0 727
2005 156 13 0 567 1 n/a n/a 0 737
2006 137 13 0 570 1 n/a n/a 0 721
2007 138 8 0 588 5 n/a n/a 0 739
2008 137 9 0 598 1 n/a n/a 0 745
2009 138 10 0 667 3 n/a n/a 0 818
2010 118 8 0 649 4 n/a n/a 0 779
2011 125 3 0 733 3 0 6 0 870
2012 128 3 0 738 4 0 4 0 877
2013 105 2 1 733 4 0 3 0 848
2014 86 0 1 728 1 0 4 0 820
2015 80 0 0 762 0 0 3 0 845
2016 80 4 0 580 0 2 1 0 667
2017 82 3 0 575 0 4 1 0 665
2018 97 3 0 659 0 0 5 0 764
2019 112 3 0 688 1 0 3 0 807
2020 91 9 0 762 1 5 5 0 873
2021 69 7 0 639 0 0 4 0 719
2022 62 5 0 587 0 0 4 0 658
2023 71 6 1 596 0 0 6 0 680

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 Lauro Cavazos Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 787 39.0 20.1 n/a
1991 801 41.1 19.4 n/a
1992 791 44.1 17.9 47.4
1993 784 43.0 18.2 62.1
1994 758 40.0 18.9 62.7
1995 784 43.0 18.2 69.4
1996 784 43.0 18.2 69.4
1997 760 43.2 17.6 34.1
1998 805 44.6 18.0 39.8
1999 840 45.2 18.6 52.3
2000 766 38.1 20.1 49.2
2001 760 42.1 18.1 75.9
2002 715 45.6 15.7 79.9
2003 715 45.6 15.7 79.9
2004 727 42.4 17.1 78.3
2005 737 44.5 16.6 81.1
2006 721 43.6 16.5 82.2
2007 739 40.6 18.2 71.7
2008 745 43.0 17.3 64.4
2009 818 46.0 17.8 63.6
2010 779 44.7 17.4 74.5
2011 870 47.2 18.4 73.1
2012 877 49.1 17.8 68.4
2013 848 49.6 17.0 57.7
2014 820 45.0 18.1 61.2
2015 845 46.0 18.3 59.4
2016 667 42.0 15.8 67
2017 665 43.2 15.3 68
2018 764 45.4 16.8 74.5
2019 807 43.7 18.4 72.1
2020 873 47.0 18.5 70.1
2021 719 42.2 17.0 73.6
2022 658 36.4 18.0 76.4
2023 680 36.4 18.6 83.2

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 Lauro Cavazos Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 787 39.0 20.1 n/a
1991 801 41.1 19.4 n/a
1992 791 44.1 17.9 47.4
1993 784 43.0 18.2 62.1
1994 758 40.0 18.9 62.7
1995 784 43.0 18.2 69.4
1996 784 43.0 18.2 69.4
1997 760 43.2 17.6 34.1
1998 805 44.6 18.0 39.8
1999 840 45.2 18.6 52.3
2000 766 38.1 20.1 49.2
2001 760 42.1 18.1 75.9
2002 715 45.6 15.7 79.9
2003 715 45.6 15.7 79.9
2004 727 42.4 17.1 78.3
2005 737 44.5 16.6 81.1
2006 721 43.6 16.5 82.2
2007 739 40.6 18.2 71.7
2008 745 43.0 17.3 64.4
2009 818 46.0 17.8 63.6
2010 779 44.7 17.4 74.5
2011 870 47.2 18.4 73.1
2012 877 49.1 17.8 68.4
2013 848 49.6 17.0 57.7
2014 820 45.0 18.1 61.2
2015 845 46.0 18.3 59.4
2016 667 42.0 15.8 67
2017 665 43.2 15.3 68
2018 764 45.4 16.8 74.5
2019 807 43.7 18.4 72.1
2020 873 47.0 18.5 70.1
2021 719 42.2 17.0 73.6
2022 658 36.4 18.0 76.4
2023 680 36.4 18.6 83.2

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 Lauro Cavazos Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $781 (9.5%) $7,398 (90.5%) $8,179
2020 $716 (9.6%) $6,715 (90.4%) $7,431
2021 $1,649 (18.3%) $7,376 (81.7%) $9,025

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Lauro Cavazos Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3786th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 4384th of 4647 Elementary schools
 9.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Lauro Cavazos Elementary)3329
 4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Ector County Independent School District (Isd))3339
 6%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lauro Cavazos Elementary)3216
 16%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Ector County Independent School District (Isd))3534
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Lauro Cavazos Elementary)395
 34%
   3rd Grade Reading (Ector County Independent School District (Isd))3721
 16%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lauro Cavazos Elementary)295
 24%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Ector County Independent School District (Isd))3113
 18%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)3123
 8%
4th Grade Reading (Lauro Cavazos Elementary)2429
 5%
   4th Grade Reading (Ector County Independent School District (Isd))3336
 3%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lauro Cavazos Elementary)3421
 13%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Ector County Independent School District (Isd))3440
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Lauro Cavazos Elementary)1813
 5%
   4th Grade Reading (Ector County Independent School District (Isd))2119
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lauro Cavazos Elementary)1719
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Ector County Independent School District (Isd))1516
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)2622
 4%
5th Grade Reading (Lauro Cavazos Elementary)3424
 10%
   5th Grade Reading (Ector County Independent School District (Isd))3643
 7%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lauro Cavazos Elementary)4627
 19%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Ector County Independent School District (Isd))4244
 2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Lauro Cavazos Elementary)3514
 21%
   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 Students807680
 15.7%
African American36
 100%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian01
Hispanic688596
 13.4%
Pacific Islander00
White11271
 36.6%
Two or More Races36
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients72.1%83.2%
 11.1%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 680 students attended Lauro Cavazos Elementary.

Students at Lauro Cavazos Elementary are 88% Hispanic, 10% White.

Lauro Cavazos Elementary ranks in the bottom 7.3% of Texas elementary schools.

Students who attend Lauro Cavazos Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Bonham Middle
High : Permian High School


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