SAM HOUSTON EL

450 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Sam Houston Elementary, located at 300 E 37th St in Odessa, Texas, is a public school serving students within the Ector County Independent School District (ECISD). Situated in a residential area of North Odessa, the school functions as a foundational academic hub for the local community, emphasizing core curriculum standards and student development. As part of the larger ECISD system, the school works to align its instructional programs with district-wide goals to ensure students are prepared for middle school transitions and long-term academic success.

The school serves a diverse student population typical of the Odessa area and operates with a focus on fostering a supportive learning environment. Like many schools in the region, Sam Houston Elementary places a significant emphasis on community involvement, teacher-student relationships, and utilizing resources provided by the district to address the needs of its pupils. Families in this area rely on the school not only for primary education but as a central point for extracurricular opportunities and community engagement throughout the academic year.

450

Total Students

23.5

Full-Time Teachers

19.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SAM HOUSTON EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	35
Hispanic	390
Black	11
Two or More	7
Pacific Islander	7

Hispanic
390 (86.7%)
White
35 (7.8%)
Black
11 (2.4%)
Two or More
7 (1.6%)
Pacific Islander
7 (1.6%)

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)456-1139
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	450
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	396
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 69

Grade 1 86

Grade 2 74

Grade 3 91

Grade 4 69

Grade 5 61

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SAM HOUSTON EL
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	69
Grade 1	86
Grade 2	74
Grade 3	91
Grade 4	69
Grade 5	61

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SAM HOUSTON EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	218	48.4%
Male	232	51.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)