Serving 807 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Barbara Jordan Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 807 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Barbara Jordan Elementary serves the northeast part of Odessa, TX, encompassing an area of approximately 8.9 square miles, with most students living within a 1.9-mile average distance to the school and the furthest edge being about 3.5 miles away. The typical drive to the school from within the attendance zone takes around 5 to 10 minutes.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Barbara Jordan Elementary School's student population of 807 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
807 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Barbara Jordan Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Barbara Jordan Elementary School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4710 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
75%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
18%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.9%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Barbara Jordan Elementary School's ranking?
Barbara Jordan Elementary School is ranked #4710 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Barbara Jordan Elementary School often compared to?
Barbara Jordan Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lee Buice Elementary School, Ross Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Barbara Jordan Elementary School?
807 students attend Barbara Jordan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Barbara Jordan Elementary School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Barbara Jordan Elementary School?
Barbara Jordan Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Barbara Jordan Elementary School offer ?
Barbara Jordan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Barbara Jordan Elementary School part of?
Barbara Jordan Elementary School is part of Ector County Independent School District.
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