Serving 887 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Odessa Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 887 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 76% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Odessa Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Odessa Elementary School's student population of 887 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
887 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Odessa Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Odessa Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#338 out of 3655 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
3%
Hispanic
21%
36%
Black
2%
21%
White
60%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Odessa Elementary School's ranking?
Odessa Elementary School is ranked #338 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Odessa Elementary School often compared to?
Odessa Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Trinity Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Odessa Elementary School?
887 students attend Odessa Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Odessa Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Odessa Elementary School?
Odessa Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Odessa Elementary School offer ?
Odessa Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Odessa Elementary School part of?
Odessa Elementary School is part of Pasco School District.
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