GALE POND ALAMO EL

352 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Gale Pond Alamo Elementary is a public school located in Odessa, Texas, and is part of the Ector County Independent School District (ECISD). Serving students in the surrounding community, the school focuses on providing a foundational education that emphasizes core academic subjects, including reading, mathematics, science, and social studies. As part of a large school district, it follows state-mandated curriculum standards while working to meet the diverse needs of its student population through various instructional programs and support services.

The school environment at Gale Pond Alamo is typical of urban elementary education in the region, prioritizing student growth and community engagement. Beyond classroom instruction, the school often participates in district-wide initiatives aimed at improving literacy rates and preparing students for the transition to middle school. Like many schools in Ector County, it serves as a central hub for neighborhood families, striving to foster a supportive learning atmosphere that encourages both academic achievement and social-emotional development for its diverse student body.

352

Total Students

23.4

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GALE POND ALAMO EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	54
Hispanic	270
Black	12
Asian	4
Two or More	11
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
270 (76.7%)
White
54 (15.3%)
Black
12 (3.4%)
Two or More
11 (3.1%)
Asian
4 (1.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

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)456-1019
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	352
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	224
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 45

Kindergarten 62

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 46

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 46

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for GALE POND ALAMO EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	45
Kindergarten	62
Grade 1	50
Grade 2	51
Grade 3	46
Grade 4	52
Grade 5	46

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for GALE POND ALAMO EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	179	50.9%
Male	173	49.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)