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Ross Elementary

Summary:

Ross Elementary is a public elementary school in Odessa, Texas, serving 408 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Ector County Independent School District (ECISD). The school faces significant academic challenges, with consistently low test scores, poor statewide rankings, and underperformance of various student subgroups.

Compared to nearby schools, Ross Elementary has a higher percentage of Hispanic students (62.01%) and a lower percentage of White students (25%). Academically, the school's STAAR test scores are consistently lower than the ECISD and Texas state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, particularly in mathematics. For example, in 2023-2024, only 20% of 3rd graders and 42.37% of 5th graders at Ross Elementary were proficient or better in STAAR Math, compared to the district and state averages. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Texas elementary schools, with a 1-star or 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While the nearby schools, such as Burleson Elementary and Goliad Elementary, also struggle academically, Gale Pond Alamo Elementary and El Magnet at Reagan Elementary stand out as higher-performing schools. The high percentage of economically disadvantaged students (75.98%) at Ross Elementary likely contributes to the school's academic challenges, as research has shown a strong correlation between poverty and lower academic achievement.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 4600 N Everglade Ave
       Odessa, TX  79762-6000

(432) 456-1199

District: Ector County Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2736th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,513 Help


Students who attend Ross Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Wilson & Young Medal Of Honor Middle
High:    Permian High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.6 Help
Number of students:  422

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
64.9%
White:
20.9%
African American:
6.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  76.8% Help


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Compare Details Ross Elementary ranks worse than 58.5% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 7th among 26 ranked elementary schools in the Ector County Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.4. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (64.9%), White (20.9%), African American (6.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 76.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ross Elementary is 18.6, which is the 10th best among 26 elementary schools in the Ector County Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ross Elementary is $11,513, which is the 6th highest among 26 elementary schools in the Ector County Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ross Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Ross Elementary 2736th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Ross Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Ector County Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Ector County Independent School District (Isd) 654th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ross Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Ross Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 69.58 1006th 3465 71.0%
2005 67.15 1143rd 3475 67.1%
2006 62.01 1424th 3476 59.0%
2007 57.20 1851st 3724 50.3%
2008 56.94 1833rd 3768 51.4%
2009 55.42 1956th 3884 49.6%
2010 65.06 1469th 3937 62.7%
2011 28.49 3453rd 4095 15.7%
2012 20.81 3823rd 4206 9.1%
2013 9.81 4087th 4221 3.2%
2014 10.01 4121st 4260 3.3%
2015 2.79 4281st 4320 0.9%
2016 11.85 4041st 4286 5.7%
2017 17.32 3913th 4329 9.6%
2018 8.01 4288th 4359 1.6%
2019 4.97 4444th 4479 0.8%
2021 18.92 3947th 4578 13.8%
2022 22.78 3796th 4581 17.1%
2023 25.34 3673rd 4647 21.0%
2024 41.40 2736th 4675 41.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Ross Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.09 3488th 3558 2.0%
2019 44.74 1748th 3684 52.6%
2021 19.74 3667th 3799 3.5%
2022 25.49 3348th 3952 15.3%
2023 33.58 2843rd 4086 30.4%
2024 77.79 507th 4261 88.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ross Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.47 4204th 4264 1.4%
2019 5.80 4290th 4309 0.4%
2021 26.09 3662nd 4451 17.7%
2022 26.97 3691st 4477 17.6%
2023 37.20 3068th 4521 32.1%
2024 53.58 1943rd 4560 57.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Ross Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.92 4275th 4306 0.7%
2019 6.73 4314th 4348 0.8%
2021 16.21 4140th 4499 8.0%
2022 21.96 3912th 4561 14.2%
2023 25.56 3698th 4588 19.4%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Ross Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.55 3032nd 3106 2.4%
2019 3.53 3165th 3184 0.6%
2021 14.12 2746th 3006 8.6%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Ross Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.86 4203rd 4240 0.9%
2019 9.31 4268th 4295 0.6%
2021 23.22 3837th 4331 11.4%
2022 16.77 4203rd 4461 5.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Ross Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.59 4124th 4319 4.5%
2019 5.56 4329th 4357 0.6%
2021 24.53 3554th 4498 21.0%
2022 26.83 3578th 4563 21.6%
2023 27.16 3591st 4585 21.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Ross Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.37 2458th 2483 1.0%
2019 21.10 2267th 2515 9.9%
2023 13.24 2371st 2443 2.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ross Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.71 4117th 4168 1.2%
2019 7.44 4152nd 4188 0.9%
2021 24.51 3609th 4329 16.6%
2022 27.43 3556th 4376 18.7%
2023 24.00 3742nd 4401 15.0%
2024 47.19 2292nd 4431 48.3%
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Rank History for White students at Ross Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.47 3081st 3127 1.5%
2019 2.28 3128th 3142 0.4%
2021 8.44 2985th 3082 3.1%
2022 17.11 2811th 3082 8.8%
2023 23.38 2647th 3106 14.8%
2024 42.52 1911th 3078 37.9%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Ross Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 387 7 0 147 2 n/a n/a 0 543
1990 367 2 0 54 2 n/a n/a 0 425
1991 366 9 1 72 4 n/a n/a 0 452
1992 355 19 0 133 4 n/a n/a 0 511
1993 368 18 0 129 2 n/a n/a 0 517
1994 353 28 0 159 3 n/a n/a 0 543
1995 298 40 1 188 2 n/a n/a 0 529
1996 298 40 1 188 2 n/a n/a 0 529
1997 296 46 1 245 3 n/a n/a 0 591
1998 291 18 2 201 2 n/a n/a 0 514
1999 262 20 2 202 2 n/a n/a 0 488
2000 253 20 2 183 2 n/a n/a 0 460
2001 220 22 3 175 1 n/a n/a 0 421
2002 196 23 5 196 3 n/a n/a 0 423
2003 196 23 5 196 3 n/a n/a 0 423
2004 200 20 4 180 7 n/a n/a 0 411
2005 186 22 3 169 2 n/a n/a 0 382
2006 209 13 2 203 4 n/a n/a 0 431
2007 217 16 3 296 1 n/a n/a 0 533
2008 208 15 0 316 5 n/a n/a 0 544
2009 221 26 0 350 3 n/a n/a 0 600
2010 210 26 1 365 3 n/a n/a 0 605
2011 177 20 2 404 6 0 6 0 615
2012 162 21 2 447 4 2 7 0 645
2013 164 25 2 496 3 1 12 0 703
2014 175 27 3 544 1 1 12 0 763
2015 177 38 3 562 2 1 7 0 790
2016 119 23 3 202 3 5 2 0 357
2017 121 24 4 194 4 5 9 0 361
2018 136 29 4 203 4 7 8 0 391
2019 137 27 3 239 4 7 10 0 427
2020 137 32 1 264 3 3 12 0 452
2021 115 28 3 212 3 5 14 0 380
2022 108 25 4 219 2 8 16 0 382
2023 102 26 5 253 1 4 17 0 408
2024 88 27 9 274 2 5 17 0 422

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ross Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 543 n/a n/a n/a
1990 425 25.0 17.0 n/a
1991 452 25.3 17.8 n/a
1992 511 30.4 16.8 25.2
1993 517 29.0 17.8 34.6
1994 543 30.0 18.1 39
1995 529 30.7 17.2 55.8
1996 529 30.7 17.2 55.8
1997 591 32.5 18.2 31.3
1998 514 32.6 15.8 31.3
1999 488 30.5 16.0 32.2
2000 460 24.1 19.1 36.5
2001 421 28.6 14.7 49.2
2002 423 32.1 13.2 58.9
2003 423 32.1 13.2 58.9
2004 411 31.7 13.0 61.8
2005 382 32.0 11.9 63.9
2006 431 30.2 14.3 60.6
2007 533 33.9 15.7 63
2008 544 33.4 16.3 56.3
2009 600 36.0 16.7 58.5
2010 605 36.1 16.7 68.3
2011 615 36.8 16.6 67.6
2012 645 36.7 17.5 66.4
2013 703 37.6 18.6 61.9
2014 763 38.3 19.9 63.2
2015 790 36.0 21.9 58.1
2016 357 26.0 13.7 50.4
2017 361 24.5 14.7 61.8
2018 391 23.3 16.7 63.4
2019 427 23.8 17.8 69.1
2020 452 27.4 16.4 62.4
2021 380 24.3 15.5 67.4
2022 382 19.6 19.4 69.9
2023 408 25.8 15.7 76
2024 422 22.6 18.6 76.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ross Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 543 n/a n/a n/a
1990 425 25.0 17.0 n/a
1991 452 25.3 17.8 n/a
1992 511 30.4 16.8 25.2
1993 517 29.0 17.8 34.6
1994 543 30.0 18.1 39
1995 529 30.7 17.2 55.8
1996 529 30.7 17.2 55.8
1997 591 32.5 18.2 31.3
1998 514 32.6 15.8 31.3
1999 488 30.5 16.0 32.2
2000 460 24.1 19.1 36.5
2001 421 28.6 14.7 49.2
2002 423 32.1 13.2 58.9
2003 423 32.1 13.2 58.9
2004 411 31.7 13.0 61.8
2005 382 32.0 11.9 63.9
2006 431 30.2 14.3 60.6
2007 533 33.9 15.7 63
2008 544 33.4 16.3 56.3
2009 600 36.0 16.7 58.5
2010 605 36.1 16.7 68.3
2011 615 36.8 16.6 67.6
2012 645 36.7 17.5 66.4
2013 703 37.6 18.6 61.9
2014 763 38.3 19.9 63.2
2015 790 36.0 21.9 58.1
2016 357 26.0 13.7 50.4
2017 361 24.5 14.7 61.8
2018 391 23.3 16.7 63.4
2019 427 23.8 17.8 69.1
2020 452 27.4 16.4 62.4
2021 380 24.3 15.5 67.4
2022 382 19.6 19.4 69.9
2023 408 25.8 15.7 76
2024 422 22.6 18.6 76.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Ross Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,179 (14.6%) $6,924 (85.4%) $8,103
2020 $1,128 (9.8%) $10,342 (90.2%) $11,470
2021 $1,716 (14.9%) $9,797 (85.1%) $11,513

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ross Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 4444th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 3673rd of 4647 Elementary schools
 20.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Ross Elementary)1428
 14%
   3rd Grade Reading (Ector County Independent School District (Isd))3339
 6%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ross Elementary)825
 17%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Ector County Independent School District (Isd))3534
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Ross Elementary)1740
 23%
   4th Grade Reading (Ector County Independent School District (Isd))3336
 3%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ross Elementary)942
 33%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Ector County Independent School District (Isd))3440
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Ross Elementary)2835
 7%
   5th Grade Reading (Ector County Independent School District (Isd))3643
 7%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ross Elementary)2236
 14%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Ector County Independent School District (Isd))4244
 2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Ross Elementary)1318
 5%
   5th Grade Science (Ector County Independent School District (Isd))3225
 7%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students427408
 4.4%
African American2726
 3.7%
American Indian41
 75%
Asian35
 66.7%
Hispanic239253
 5.9%
Pacific Islander74
 42.9%
White137102
 25.5%
Two or More Races1017
 70%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients69.1%76%
 6.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ross Elementary

Ross Elementary ranks 2736th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Ross Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Wilson & Young Medal Of Honor Middle
High : Permian High School

Students at Ross Elementary are 65% Hispanic, 21% White, 6% African American, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 1% Pacific Islander.

In the 2023-24 school year, 422 students attended Ross Elementary.


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