- Enrollment
- 982
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Big Spring, TX
Big Spring Int
Federal NCES profile for Big Spring Int, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 481020013082
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Big Spring Int earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Big Spring · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 71.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Big Spring Int has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Big Spring Int ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Big Spring, TX.
School address
District: Big Spring Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481020013082 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-39 students YoY
Big Spring Int shrank from 489 students in 2022-23 to 450 in 2023-24 (-8.0%).
Teacher FTE added 38.4 → 41.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-39 students YoY 481020013082 · Big Spring, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
522 enr · 13.7:1 · 71.8% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Big Spring H S (982 students)
Big Spring Int shrank from 489 students in 2022-23 to 450 in 2023-24 (-8.0%). Teacher FTE added 38.4 → 41.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Big Spring Int in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Big Spring H S
Big Spring H S
982 students
- This school
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 Int reports 522 students on the CCD universe file.
How Big Spring Int compares
Big Spring Int 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.8% | ▲ 16% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 522 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
522
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 43% in Texas - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 522 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
76
in-school suspensions + 71 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 69.5%
White 21.3%
African American 4.8%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 69.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.8, Big Spring Int is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
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 Int Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Spring H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marcy El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Big Spring J H | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Moss El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Big Spring Int'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 elementary 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 (~522 students)
Frequently asked questions about Big Spring Int
How many students attend Big Spring Int?
Big Spring Int has 522 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Big Spring, TX. CCD year-over-year: 489 (2022-23) → 450 (2023-24), down 39.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Big Spring Int?
The student-teacher ratio at Big Spring Int is 13.7:1, which is 7% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 13% 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 Int?
71.8% of students at Big Spring Int are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Big Spring Int?
The largest demographic group at Big Spring Int is Hispanic or Latino at 69.5% of enrollment, in Big Spring, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Big Spring Int?
Big Spring Int has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Int rank among elementary schools in Big Spring?
By Resource Investment Index, Big Spring Int ranks #2 of 5 elementary 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 elementary schools in Big Spring on the city page.
What other schools are in Big Spring Isd?
Besides Big Spring Int, Big Spring Isd also operates Big Spring H S (982 students), Marcy El (513 students), and Big Spring J H (490 students). See the Big Spring Isd district page for the complete list.