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ECTOR COUNTY ISD

Texas · Public School District
45
Schools
32,574
Students
$11,870
Per-Pupil Spend
-17% nat'l
67.0%
Free Lunch Rate
+15pp vs nat'l
80.1%
Graduation Rate
-6.4pp vs nat'l
District Overview

ECTOR COUNTY ISD is a public school district in Texas serving 32,574 students across 45 schools. It includes 28 elementary, 6 middle, 6 high schools, among them 2 charter schools. Its graduation rate of 80.1% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $11,870 is below the national average for a US public school district. 67% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 46/100.

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All Schools (45)
Elementary Schools28 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
AUSTIN MONTESSORI MAGNETPK–06537
BARBARA JORDAN ELKG–05854
BLANTON ELPK–05502
BURLESON ELKG–05413
BURNET ELKG–05389
CAMERON DUAL LANGUAGE MAGNETPK–06613
DOWLING ELKG–05440
EDWARD K DOWNING ELKG–05817
EL MAGNET AT BLACKSHEARKG–05672
EL MAGNET AT HAYSPK–05460
EL MAGNET AT MILAM ELPK–05642
EL MAGNET AT REAGAN ELPK–05625
EL MAGNET AT TRAVIS03–05300
EL MAGNET AT ZAVALAPK–02448
G E 'BUDDY' WEST ELKG–05680
GALE POND ALAMO ELPK–05317
GOLIAD ELPK–05606
GONZALES ELPK–05497
IRELAND ELKG–05446
L B JOHNSON ELKG–05517
LAURO CAVAZOS ELKG–05680
LEE BUICE ELKG–05843
MURRY FLY ELPK–05998
NOEL EL03–05451
PEASE ELPK–02589
ROSS ELPK–05408
SAM HOUSTON ELKG–05392
SAN JACINTO ELKG–05396
Middle Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
BONHAM MIDDLE06–08867
BOWIE MIDDLE06–08914
CROCKETT MIDDLE06–081,036
ECTOR COLLEGE PREP SUCCESS ACADEMYCharter06–081,384
NIMITZ MIDDLE06–081,303
WILSON & YOUNG MEDAL OF HONOR MIDDLE06–081,245
High Schools6 schools
Other Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
CARVER EARLY EE-KGPK–PK363
ECTOR CO YOUTH CTR07–1118
LAMAR EARLY EE-KGPK–PK491
REG DAY SCHOOL FOR DEAFPK–PK1
THE ODESSA Y LEARNING CENTERCharterPK–PK192
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,870-17% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
35%
47%
State
35.5%
Local (property tax)
46.7%
Federal
17.9%

Funding is shared between state (35%) and local sources (47%), with notable federal support (18%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
45
Schools
32,574
Students
67%
Free Lunch
$12K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate80.1%
Opportunity Score46/100
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 45 schools including 2 charter schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Below-average graduation rate
At 80.1%, graduation is 6.4 points below the national average of 86.5%.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $11,870, spending is 17% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
High economic need in community
67% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in ECTOR COUNTY ISD?
ECTOR COUNTY ISD has 45 public schools, serving a total of 32,574 students.
What is the graduation rate for ECTOR COUNTY ISD?
The graduation rate is 80.1%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does ECTOR COUNTY ISD spend per student?
ECTOR COUNTY ISD spends $11,870 per pupil — 17% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in ECTOR COUNTY ISD?
67% of students in ECTOR COUNTY ISD qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in ECTOR COUNTY ISD?
Yes — 2 of the 45 schools in ECTOR COUNTY ISD are charter schools.
What grade levels does ECTOR COUNTY ISD serve?
ECTOR COUNTY ISD serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for ECTOR COUNTY ISD?
The median opportunity score across schools in ECTOR COUNTY ISD is 46/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.