Edward K Downing El
Odessa, TX · Ector County ISD · Grades K-5
4,329th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 2%· Stable
Edward K Downing El ranking
SchoolRow ranks Edward K Downing El 4,329th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 2% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 4th in 2019 to 2th in 2025.
Edward K Downing El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 419 students tested
Edward K Downing El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 807 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2015
| Group | Trend | 2015 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 90.9% | 93.4% | ▲ 2.5 pts | |
| White | 8.6% | 5.5% | ▼ 3.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 0.9% | ▲ 0.9 pts |
Homes near Edward K Downing El
Typical home value $219K in zip 79763 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Edward K Downing El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Lauro Cavazos ElEctor County ISD · 1.7 mi away4,201st of 4,406
ELA 25% · Math 27% - 3Murry Fly ElEctor County ISD · 2.5 mi away3,163rd of 4,406
ELA 38% · Math 42% - 2G E 'buddy' West ElEctor County ISD · 2.8 mi away3,763rd of 4,406
ELA 33% · Math 34% - 2Pease ElEctor County ISD · 6.5 mi away3,683rd of 4,406
ELA 38% · Math 31% - 5Cameron Dual Language MagnetEctor County ISD · 6.5 mi away2,209th of 4,406
ELA 48% · Math 48% - 1Noel ElEctor County ISD · 6.5 mi away4,008th of 4,406
ELA 30% · Math 30% - 5San Jacinto ElEctor County ISD · 7.2 mi away2,475th of 4,406
ELA 49% · Math 43% - 2El Magnet at ZavalaEctor County ISD · 7.5 mi away3,601st of 4,406
ELA 34% · Math 37%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Edward K Downing El in?
Edward K Downing El is part of the Ector County ISD district in Odessa, Texas.
Is Edward K Downing El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Edward K Downing El 4,329th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 2% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Edward K Downing El?
Hispanic 93%, White 6% (807 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Edward K Downing El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 79763 is $219K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.