D
Needs Improvement
42/100

Edward K Downing El

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 1480 N KNOX AVE, Odessa, TX 79763
Overall
D
42/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
1.8 grade levels below the U.S. average · 19th percentile in Texas
Resources
C+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Texas schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

42
Repit Score
out of 100
807
Students
enrolled
20.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$12K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%19/1001.8 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%67/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 89% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Texas schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −14 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Texas. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency20% (−20 pts vs. state avg 40%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency25% (−10 pts vs. state avg 35%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Texas state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Hispanic21%26%reading -11 pts, math -2 pts28th percentile (list)
Low-income22%22%reading -6 pts, math -3 pts29th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1480 N KNOX AVE
City Odessa
ZIP Code 79763
District 4818000
NCES School ID 481800013140
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 79763

Understanding the community around Edward K Downing El helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $54,668
Per Capita Income $26,767
Poverty Rate 14.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 26.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.4%
High School or Higher 67.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $116,900
Median Rent $1,085
Owner-Occupied 70.9%
Renter-Occupied 29.1%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Edward K Downing El.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.5%
Female 46.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 93.4%
White 5.5%
Asian 0.1%
Two or More Races 0.9%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 807
Teachers (FTE) 39.4
Student:Teacher Ratio 20.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Edward K Downing El?
Edward K Downing El has a Repit School Score of 42 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Edward K Downing El?
Edward K Downing El has 807 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.5:1.
What grades does Edward K Downing El serve?
Edward K Downing El serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Edward K Downing El receive per student?
Edward K Downing El receives $11,870 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Edward K Downing El in 79763 ▼
Avg Home Value
$214,928
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,750
1-Year Change
+9.4%
% Renters
29.1%

Other Schools in 79763

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026