O'DONNELL SCHOOL

O'DONNELL ISD
400 SMALL ST
O'DONNELL, TX 79351
253 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
O’Donnell School, located at 400 Small St. in O’Donnell, Texas, serves as the primary educational hub for the local community within the Region 17 Education Service Center area. As a small-town school district, it functions as a central pillar for the town, typically emphasizing a close-knit environment that fosters personal attention and community involvement. The district is dedicated to preparing students for future success through a curriculum that balances core academic requirements with the unique needs of a rural student population.

Beyond its academic offerings, O’Donnell School plays an essential role in the social and extracurricular life of O’Donnell, Texas. By providing a range of student activities and athletics, the school works to instill leadership, sportsmanship, and school spirit among its student body. The district’s digital presence at http://odonnell.esc17.net serves as a resource for parents and community members to stay informed about district policies, academic calendars, and school-wide events, highlighting the institution's commitment to maintaining transparent communication with the families it serves.
253
Total Students
31.9
Full-Time Teachers
7.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
64.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    169 (66.8%)
  • White
    82 (32.4%)
  • Two or More
    2 (0.8%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: O'DONNELL ISD
Phone: (806)428-3241
Website: http://odonnell.esc17.net
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 253
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 31.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 7.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 159
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 3

* 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 22
Kindergarten 12
Grade 1 18
Grade 2 11
Grade 3 20
Grade 4 12
Grade 5 20
Grade 6 21
Grade 7 12
Grade 8 14
Grade 9 23
Grade 10 25
Grade 11 20
Grade 12 23
Gender Ratio