DOWLING EL
DOWLING EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the ECTOR COUNTY ISD school district, located in ODESSA, TX with about 516 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 36 teachers, DOWLING 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.
**DOWLING ELementary School**, located at 1510 E 17th Street in Odessa, Texas, is a public elementary school serving the Ector County Independent School District (ECISD). As part of the Odessa community, the school is dedicated to providing foundational education for students in the primary grade levels. The campus is focused on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes literacy, numeracy, and social development, aiming to prepare young learners for their future academic transitions within the district.
Like many schools in the Ector County district, DOWLING ELementary works to address the diverse needs of its student population through a structured curriculum and various support programs. The school serves as a central hub for its neighborhood, prioritizing parental involvement and community engagement to enhance the educational experience. By focusing on core academic standards and building a positive school culture, DOWLING ELementary strives to ensure that its students develop the essential skills necessary for long-term academic and personal success.
For more information, contact DOWLING EL at (432) 456-1079 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
ODESSA, TX 79761-1553
(432) 456-1079
DOWLING EL is a public Title I school in ODESSA, TX with about 516 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- ECTOR COUNTY ISD
- Total Students:
- 516
- Teachers:
- 36.73
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 516 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending DOWLING EL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 80% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 79.7%
- White
- 11.4%
- Black or African American
- 7.0%
- Asian
- 0.8%
- Two or more races
- 0.8%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.4%
- Female
- 46.5%
- Male
- 53.5%
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.