ODEM EL

ODEM EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the ODEM-EDROY ISD school district, located in ODEM, TX with about 276 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd 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 15 teachers, ODEM EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.

ODEM ELementary School is a public primary school located in Odem, Texas, serving as a key component of the Odem-Edroy Independent School District (OEISD). Situated at 1 Owl Square, the school plays a central role in the local community, fostering an environment dedicated to the academic and personal growth of its young students. As part of the OEISD system, the school focuses on building a strong educational foundation, emphasizing core curriculum subjects while promoting the district’s values of integrity, community, and student success.

The school is deeply integrated into the "Owl" pride culture characteristic of the Odem-Edroy district, which encourages active participation from both students and families. By providing a supportive atmosphere, ODEM ELementary aims to prepare its pupils for the transition to middle school, focusing on early childhood development, foundational literacy, and social-emotional learning. For families looking for more detailed information regarding school calendars, faculty contacts, or district-wide policies, the official website at [http://www.oeisd.org](http://www.oeisd.org) serves as the primary hub for resources and updates.

For more information, contact ODEM EL at (361) 368-8121 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1 OWL SQUARE
ODEM, TX 78370
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ODEM EL is a public Title I school in ODEM, TX with about 276 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
School status:
New
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
ODEM-EDROY ISD
Total Students:
276
Teachers:
15.8
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

* 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 276 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending ODEM EL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 83% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
83.3%
White
14.9%
Black or African American
1.1%
Two or more races
0.7%

Female
52.9%
Male
47.1%

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.