The Odessa Y Learning Center serves 186 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 186 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
The Odessa Y Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
The Odessa Y Learning Center's student population of 186 students has grown by 52% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
186 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of The Odessa Y Learning Center is 0.33, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
81%
53%
Black
5%
13%
White
12%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend The Odessa Y Learning Center?
186 students attend The Odessa Y Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of The Odessa Y Learning Center students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Odessa Y Learning Center?
The Odessa Y Learning Center has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does The Odessa Y Learning Center offer ?
The Odessa Y Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is The Odessa Y Learning Center part of?
The Odessa Y Learning Center is part of Ector County Independent School District.
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