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Dowling Elementary School

1510 E 17th
Odessa, TX 79760
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 594 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dowling Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 594 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Bottom 50% in TX
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

School Overview

Dowling Elementary School's student population of 594 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
594 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers

School Rankings

Dowling Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dowling Elementary School is 0.20, 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)
#6883 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(22-23)
37%
44%
35-39%
51%
11-19%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
89%
53%
Black
3%
13%
White
7%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.20
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dowling Elementary School's ranking?
Dowling Elementary School is ranked #6883 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Dowling Elementary School often compared to?
Dowling Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like El Magnet At Reagan Elementary School, Burnet Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Dowling Elementary School?
594 students attend Dowling Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Dowling Elementary School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dowling Elementary School?
Dowling Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dowling Elementary School offer ?
Dowling Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Dowling Elementary School part of?
Dowling Elementary School is part of Ector County Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 594 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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