G E 'BUDDY' WEST EL

G E 'BUDDY' WEST EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the ECTOR COUNTY ISD school district, located in ODESSA, TX with about 657 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 37 teachers, G E 'BUDDY' WEST 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.

G.E. "Buddy" West Elementary School is a public school located in Odessa, Texas, and serves as part of the Ector County Independent School District (ECISD). Named in honor of the late Texas State Representative George "Buddy" West, who was a prominent figure in local politics and community advocacy, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment of academic growth and character development for its diverse student body.

The school focuses on providing a foundational education aligned with the standards of the Ector County school system, emphasizing literacy, numeracy, and social development. By operating under the district’s mission to prepare students for future success, the school utilizes a combination of classroom instruction and extracurricular engagement to support its young learners. Families interested in specific academic programs, enrollment procedures, or campus news can find additional resources through the official district website at [ectorcountyisd.org](http://www.ectorcountyisd.org).

For more information, contact G E 'BUDDY' WEST EL at (432) 456-1329 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.