Burleson Elementary

Burleson Elementary serves a corner of Odessa where families are deeply rooted in the working-class fabric of the Permian Basin, but the school faces some real academic headwinds — its English and Math scores place it among the most challenged schools in the state. Ector County ISD has been working to strengthen outcomes district-wide, and families in this part of west Texas often value the tight-knit, community feel that smaller neighborhood schools can offer. Parents who want to be closely involved in their child's education and are willing to advocate for additional support resources may find that engagement makes a meaningful difference here.