BARBARA JORDAN EL

807 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.

807

Total Students

38.1

Full-Time Teachers

21.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BARBARA JORDAN EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	146
Hispanic	608
Black	30
Asian	6
Two or More	16
American Indian	1

Hispanic
608 (75.3%)
White
146 (18.1%)
Black
30 (3.7%)
Two or More
16 (2.0%)
Asian
6 (0.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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:	807
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.2
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 121

Grade 1 140

Grade 2 104

Grade 3 153

Grade 4 147

Grade 5 142

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for BARBARA JORDAN EL
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	121
Grade 1	140
Grade 2	104
Grade 3	153
Grade 4	147
Grade 5	142

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for BARBARA JORDAN EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	379	47%
Male	428	53%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)