The Odessa Y Learning Center

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

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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.
This School
State Level (TX)
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
0.33
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
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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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

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