- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Big Spring, TX
Big Spring H S
Federal NCES profile for Big Spring H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481020000474
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Big Spring H S earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Texas schools.
- #5 of 9
- public schools in Big Spring · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.6:1
- small classes for Texas
- 61.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Big Spring H S has class sizes smaller than 80% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Big Spring H S ranks #5 of 9 public schools in Big Spring, TX.
School address
District: Big Spring Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481020000474 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-40 students YoY
Big Spring H S held near 1,044 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-40 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 85.5 → 87.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-40 students YoY 481020000474 · Big Spring, TX High · MID · TRAD
982 enr · 11.6:1 · 61.6% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Big Spring Int (522 students)
Big Spring H S held near 1,044 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-40 headcount). Teacher FTE added 85.5 → 87.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Big Spring H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Big Spring H S
982 students
- Big Spring Int
Big Spring Int
522 students
- Marcy El
Marcy El
513 students
- Big Spring J H
Big Spring J H
490 students
- Washington El
Washington El
489 students
- Moss El 380
Moss El
380 students
What this shows Big Spring H S reports 982 students on the CCD universe file.
How Big Spring H S compares
Big Spring H S held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.6:1 | ▼ 21% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.6% | ▼ 0% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 982 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
982
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 20% in Texas - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.0%
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
$12,360
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 481 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
210
in-school suspensions + 82 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 68.0%
White 22.3%
African American 5.6%
Two or More 2.5%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.4, Big Spring H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Big Spring Isd reports $12,360 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Big Spring H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Spring Int | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marcy El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Big Spring J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Moss El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Big Spring H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 27.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 380
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Nationwide high 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 (~982 students)
Frequently asked questions about Big Spring H S
How many students attend Big Spring H S?
Big Spring H S has 982 students enrolled. It is a high school in Big Spring, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,084 (2022-23) → 1,044 (2023-24), nearly flat (-40).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Big Spring H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Big Spring H S is 11.6:1, which is 21% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 26% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Big Spring H S?
61.6% of students at Big Spring H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Big Spring H S?
The largest demographic group at Big Spring H S is Hispanic or Latino at 68.0% of enrollment, in Big Spring, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Big Spring H S?
Big Spring H S has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Spring H S rank among public schools in Big Spring?
By Resource Investment Index, Big Spring H S ranks #5 of 9 public schools in Big Spring, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Big Spring on the city page.
What other schools are in Big Spring Isd?
Besides Big Spring H S, Big Spring Isd also operates Big Spring Int (522 students), Marcy El (513 students), and Big Spring J H (490 students). See the Big Spring Isd district page for the complete list.