Barbara Jordan El vs Ross El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 6.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barbara Jordan El
Odessa · Public elementary · Grades K–5
807 students
Ross El
Odessa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
512 students
| Measure | Barbara Jordan El Odessa, Texas | Ross El Odessa, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2907 of 4,686 | #4602 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #33073 of 50,301 | #47551 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 807 | 512 |
| Enrollment | 807 | 512 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.7% | 77% |
| Students per teacher | 21.2 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 16% |
| city | Odessa | Odessa |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Barbara Jordan El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.3 vs 15.2).
- •Barbara Jordan El does better on math proficiency (42% vs 16%).
- •Barbara Jordan El does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 22%).
- •Barbara Jordan El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.7% vs 77%).
- •Ross El does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 21.2).
- •Barbara Jordan El is the larger school with 807 students compared with 512.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Barbara Jordan El better than Ross El?
On the Success Index (US), Barbara Jordan El ranks higher (38.3 vs 15.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Barbara Jordan El and Ross El?
About 6.5 km in a straight line, between Odessa and Odessa in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barbara Jordan El: 807. Ross El: 512. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barbara Jordan El and Ross El rank in Texas?
Barbara Jordan El is 2907th of 4,686 and Ross El is 4602nd of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).