- Enrollment
- 2,363
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · San Antonio, TX
Big Country El
Federal NCES profile for Big Country El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484095006485
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Big Country El earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #173 of 327
- schools in San Antonio · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 70.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Big Country El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Big Country El ranks #173 of 327 schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
District: Southwest Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484095006485 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Big Country El shrank from 617 students in 2022-23 to 584 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 45.8 → 41.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 484095006485 · San Antonio, TX Other · MID · TRAD
660 enr · 14.7:1 · 70.3% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Southwest H S (2,363 students)
Big Country El shrank from 617 students in 2022-23 to 584 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE lost 45.8 → 41.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Big Country El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southwest H S
Southwest H S
2,363 students
- Southwest Lega
Southwest Legacy H S
2,250 students
- Elm Creek El 805
Elm Creek El
805 students
- Francis R Scob 797
Francis R Scobee Middle
797 students
- Ronald E Mcnai 784
Ronald E Mcnair Middle
784 students
- This school 660
Big Country El
660 students
What this shows Big Country El reports 660 students on the CCD universe file.
How Big Country El compares
Big Country El is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▼ 0% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.3% | ▲ 14% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 660 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
660
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 56% in Texas - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,119
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 660 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 85.5%
White 6.8%
African American 5.3%
Two or More 2.0%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.1, Big Country El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Southwest Isd reports $13,119 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Big Country El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southwest Legacy H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elm Creek El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Francis R Scobee Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ronald E Mcnair Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Big Country El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,250
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 805
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 797
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 784
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~660 students)
Frequently asked questions about Big Country El
How many students attend Big Country El?
Big Country El has 660 students enrolled. It is a public school in San Antonio, TX. CCD year-over-year: 617 (2022-23) → 584 (2023-24), down 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Big Country El?
The student-teacher ratio at Big Country El is 14.7:1, which is 0% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Big Country El?
70.3% of students at Big Country El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Big Country El?
The largest demographic group at Big Country El is Hispanic or Latino at 85.5% of enrollment, in San Antonio, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Big Country El?
Big Country El has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Big Country El rank among schools in San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, Big Country El ranks #173 of 327 schools in San Antonio, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in San Antonio on the city page.
What other schools are in Southwest Isd?
Besides Big Country El, Southwest Isd also operates Southwest H S (2,363 students), Southwest Legacy H S (2,250 students), and Elm Creek El (805 students). See the Southwest Isd district page for the complete list.