BARBARA JORDAN EL

854 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Barbara Jordan Elementary School is a public school located in Odessa, Texas, serving students within the Ector County Independent School District (ECISD). Named in honor of the historic civil rights leader and politician, the school serves a diverse student population, typically covering pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. Like other schools in the district, it focuses on providing a foundational education in core subjects such as reading, mathematics, science, and social studies, while fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes student development and academic growth.

Located in a residential area of Odessa, the school functions as a community hub, working to meet the diverse needs of its families through classroom instruction and various school-sponsored programs. The institution prioritizes the state-mandated Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) curriculum, striving to prepare students for success as they transition into middle school. By cultivating an inclusive school culture, Barbara Jordan Elementary aims to uphold the legacy of its namesake by encouraging leadership, civic responsibility, and lifelong learning among its young students.

854

Total Students

41.1

Full-Time Teachers

20.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

63.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BARBARA JORDAN EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	161
Hispanic	648
Black	21
Asian	6
Two or More	14
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
648 (75.9 %)
White
161 (18.9 %)
Black
21 (2.5 %)
Two or More
14 (1.6 %)
Asian
6 (0.7 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2 %)

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)456-1299
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	854
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	524
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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

Kindergarten 114

Grade 1 145

Grade 2 155

Grade 3 148

Grade 4 165

Grade 5 127

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for BARBARA JORDAN EL
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	114
Grade 1	145
Grade 2	155
Grade 3	148
Grade 4	165
Grade 5	127

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for BARBARA JORDAN EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	424	49.6%
Male	430	50.4%

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