GALE POND ALAMO EL

GALE POND ALAMO EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the ECTOR COUNTY ISD school district, located in ODESSA, TX with about 418 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 28 teachers, GALE POND ALAMO EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

GALE POND ALAMO ELementary is a public school located in Odessa, Texas, and is part of the Ector County Independent School District (ECISD). Serving students in the surrounding community, the school focuses on providing a foundational education that emphasizes core academic subjects, including reading, mathematics, science, and social studies. As part of a large school district, it follows state-mandated curriculum standards while working to meet the diverse needs of its student population through various instructional programs and support services.

The school environment at Gale Pond Alamo is typical of urban elementary education in the region, prioritizing student growth and community engagement. Beyond classroom instruction, the school often participates in district-wide initiatives aimed at improving literacy rates and preparing students for the transition to middle school. Like many schools in Ector County, it serves as a central hub for neighborhood families, striving to foster a supportive learning atmosphere that encourages both academic achievement and social-emotional development for its diverse student body.

For more information, contact GALE POND ALAMO EL at (432) 456-1019 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

801 E 23RD ST
ODESSA, TX 79760-1356
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GALE POND ALAMO EL is a public Title I school in ODESSA, TX with about 418 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
ECTOR COUNTY ISD
Total Students:
418
Teachers:
28.5
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 418 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending GALE POND ALAMO EL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 81% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
80.6%
White
15.1%
Black or African American
3.1%
Two or more races
0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
47.6%
Male
52.4%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.