Serving 770 students in grades Kindergarten-5, O'dell Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 770 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
O'dell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
O'dell Elementary School's student population of 770 students has grown by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
770 students
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Rankings
O'dell Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of O'dell Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1272 out of 8096 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
34%
6%
Hispanic
13%
54%
Black
8%
13%
White
37%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Celina Independent School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is O'dell Elementary School's ranking?
O'dell Elementary School is ranked #1272 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are O'dell Elementary School often compared to?
O'dell Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Marcy B Lykins Elementary School, Light Farms Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend O'dell Elementary School?
770 students attend O'dell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of O'dell Elementary School students are White, 34% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of O'dell Elementary School?
O'dell Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does O'dell Elementary School offer ?
O'dell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is O'dell Elementary School part of?
O'dell Elementary School is part of Celina Independent School District.
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