Edward K Downing El
Odessa, TX · Elementary School
Performance Overview
About This School
Edward K Downing El is a elementary school located in Odessa, Texas. The school serves 817 students.
With a DataScore of 42/100 (D), Edward K Downing El performs below the state average for Texas. Notably, the school is on an upward trend, showing meaningful improvement over the past three years.
85% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a predominantly low-income community. DataScores measure outcomes regardless of demographics — what matters is how students perform and whether they're improving.
Frequently Asked Questions
Edward K Downing El has a DataScore of 42/100 (Grade D), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Edward K Downing El has 817 students enrolled. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.5:1.
Yes, Edward K Downing El is on an upward trend with a 3-year growth score of +7, showing meaningful academic improvement.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
Edward K Downing El is part of the Ector County Isd in Odessa, Texas. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.