EL MAGNET AT HAYS

460 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

EL Magnet at Hays, located in Odessa, Texas, is a specialized elementary magnet school within the Ector County Independent School District. As a magnet institution, the school is designed to offer a distinct academic experience that focuses on enriched curriculum and specialized instructional approaches, often intended to attract students from across the district who are seeking a more rigorous or unique learning environment.

The school is characterized by its commitment to fostering academic excellence and creativity, typically utilizing project-based learning and advanced instructional methods to engage its student body. By focusing on specific educational themes or specialized teaching philosophies, EL Magnet at Hays serves as a key option for families in the Odessa area looking for a focused educational setting that prioritizes student engagement, critical thinking, and preparation for future academic success.

460

Total Students

24.8

Full-Time Teachers

18.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for EL MAGNET AT HAYS
Demographic	Student Count
White	62
Hispanic	355
Black	20
Asian	10
Two or More	11
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
355 (77.2 %)
White
62 (13.5 %)
Black
20 (4.3 %)
Two or More
11 (2.4 %)
Asian
10 (2.2 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	ECTOR COUNTY ISD
Phone:	(432)456-1129
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	460
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	297
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 78

Kindergarten 79

Grade 1 69

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 49

Grade 5 46

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for EL MAGNET AT HAYS
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	78
Kindergarten	79
Grade 1	69
Grade 2	67
Grade 3	72
Grade 4	49
Grade 5	46

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for EL MAGNET AT HAYS
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	233	50.7%
Male	227	49.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)