AUSTIN MONTESSORI MAGNET

550 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Austin Montessori Magnet, located at 901 N. Lee Ave in Odessa, Texas, is a specialized public school within the Ector County Independent School District. As a magnet school, it distinguishes itself by offering the Montessori educational method, which emphasizes self-directed activity, hands-on learning, and collaborative play in specially prepared environments. The curriculum is designed to foster independence, critical thinking, and a lifelong love of learning by allowing students to progress at their own pace under the guidance of trained Montessori educators.

The school serves a diverse student population and aims to provide an alternative instructional approach compared to traditional classrooms. By focusing on multi-age groupings and individualized learning plans, Austin Montessori Magnet creates a structured yet flexible community that encourages social and emotional development alongside academic excellence. Its central location in Odessa makes it an accessible choice for families seeking a pedagogical model that prioritizes student autonomy and holistic development within the public school system.

550

Total Students

28.8

Full-Time Teachers

19.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for AUSTIN MONTESSORI MAGNET
Demographic	Student Count
White	63
Hispanic	464
Black	10
Asian	3
Two or More	10

Hispanic
464 (84.4%)
White
63 (11.5%)
Black
10 (1.8%)
Two or More
10 (1.8%)
Asian
3 (0.5%)

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)456-1029
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	550
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	300
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 139

Kindergarten 68

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 61

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 54

Grade 6 33

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for AUSTIN MONTESSORI MAGNET
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	139
Kindergarten	68
Grade 1	65
Grade 2	71
Grade 3	61
Grade 4	59
Grade 5	54
Grade 6	33

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for AUSTIN MONTESSORI MAGNET
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	265	48.2%
Male	285	51.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)