EDWARD K DOWNING EL

EDWARD K DOWNING EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the ECTOR COUNTY ISD school district, located in ODESSA, TX with about 732 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 41 teachers, EDWARD K DOWNING EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

Edward K. Downing Elementary, located on North Knox Avenue in Odessa, Texas, is a public school serving the Ector County Independent School District (ECISD). As a neighborhood campus, it plays a foundational role in the local community, focusing on providing core academic instruction to elementary-aged students in the Odessa area. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that encourages student development through a standard curriculum designed to meet state educational requirements while preparing children for their transition to middle school.

Like many schools within the ECISD system, Downing Elementary emphasizes the importance of a supportive learning environment, often focusing on literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional growth. The school serves a diverse student population and works to implement district-wide initiatives aimed at closing achievement gaps and enhancing student engagement. For families in the area, the school serves as a central hub for childhood education, maintaining a commitment to academic progress and community involvement within the larger Odessa educational landscape.

For more information, contact EDWARD K DOWNING EL at (432) 456-5939 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.