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CARVER EARLY EE-KG

600 COLLEGE AVE, ODESSA, TX 79761ECTOR COUNTY ISD →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–PKNon-Charter
363
Students
Total enrolled
$11,870
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 17% vs nat'l
19.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 25% vs nat'l
46/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 363 students in grades PK–PK in ODESSA, Texas.
17% below average funding
District spends $11,870 per pupil, 17% less than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 46th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

CARVER EARLY EE-KG is a mid-sized prekindergarten in ODESSA, Texas, serving grades PK–PK with 363 students. The district invests $11,870 per student — 17% below the national average of $14,347, with a 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 93% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at CARVER EARLY EE-KG

363
Total Students
19.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
93%
Free Lunch
19
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–PK) are served by this school
Gender Distribution177 male · 186 female
49%
51%
Male 49%Female 51%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility93%
National avg 52% · 338 students
Student Composition
13%
77%
Asian1%
White13%
Hispanic / Latino77%
Black6%
Multiracial2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 481800000714

Academic Outcomes at CARVER EARLY EE-KG

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
46
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 46th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 64th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 79761

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,870Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$11,870
State avg
$18,277
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,223
Student Support$2,255
Administration$1,424
Operations$1,780
Other$1,187
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $11,870 spent per student, an estimated $5,258 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
35%
47%
State government
35.5%
Local (property tax)
46.7%
Federal programs
17.9%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 93% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
MURRY FLY ELBARBARA JORDAN ELLEE BUICE ELEDWARD K DOWNING EL
+16 more
↓
Middle
ECTOR COLLEGE PREP SUCCESS ACADEMYNIMITZ MIDDLEWILSON & YOUNG MEDAL OF HONOR MIDDLECROCKETT MIDDLE
+2 more
↓
High School
PERMIAN H SODESSA H SGEORGE H W BUSH NEW TECH ODESSA
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelPrekindergarten
GradesPK – PK
Location—
CountyEctor County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictECTOR COUNTY ISD →
Phone: (432)456-1069
NCES ID: 481800000714
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in ODESSA seeking a public school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in ECTOR COUNTY ISD
High
PERMIAN H S
3,978 students · 09–12
51% FRL
High
ODESSA H S
3,874 students · 09–12
● 47 opp68% FRL
Mid
ECTOR COLLEGE PREP SUCCESS ACADEMY
1,384 students · 06–08
● 47 opp73% FRL
Mid
NIMITZ MIDDLE
1,303 students · 06–08
51% FRL
Mid
WILSON & YOUNG MEDAL OF HONOR MIDDLE
1,245 students · 06–08
56% FRL
Mid
CROCKETT MIDDLE
1,036 students · 06–08
● 47 opp66% FRL
Elem
MURRY FLY EL
998 students · PK–05
81% FRL
Mid
BOWIE MIDDLE
914 students · 06–08
● 46 opp74% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
600 COLLEGE AVE, ODESSA, TX 79761
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Prekindergarten
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

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.