SAM HOUSTON EL
SAM HOUSTON EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the ECTOR COUNTY ISD school district, located in ODESSA, TX with about 511 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 32 teachers, SAM HOUSTON EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
SAM HOUSTON ELementary, located at 300 E 37th St in Odessa, Texas, is a public school serving students within the Ector County Independent School District (ECISD). Situated in a residential area of North Odessa, the school functions as a foundational academic hub for the local community, emphasizing core curriculum standards and student development. As part of the larger ECISD system, the school works to align its instructional programs with district-wide goals to ensure students are prepared for middle school transitions and long-term academic success.
The school serves a diverse student population typical of the Odessa area and operates with a focus on fostering a supportive learning environment. Like many schools in the region, SAM HOUSTON ELementary places a significant emphasis on community involvement, teacher-student relationships, and utilizing resources provided by the district to address the needs of its pupils. Families in this area rely on the school not only for primary education but as a central point for extracurricular opportunities and community engagement throughout the academic year.
For more information, contact SAM HOUSTON EL at (432) 456-1139 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
ODESSA, TX 79762-7500
(432) 456-1139
SAM HOUSTON EL is a public Title I school in ODESSA, TX with about 511 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- ECTOR COUNTY ISD
- Total Students:
- 511
- Teachers:
- 32.93
- 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 511 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SAM HOUSTON EL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 80% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 80.0%
- White
- 13.7%
- Black or African American
- 4.1%
- Two or more races
- 1.6%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 52.8%
- Male
- 47.2%
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.