- Enrollment
- 982
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Big Spring, TX
Goliad El
Federal NCES profile for Goliad El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 481020000473
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Goliad El earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Big Spring · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 74.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Goliad El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Goliad El ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Big Spring, TX.
School address
District: Big Spring Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481020000473 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+39 students YoY
Goliad El grew from 232 students in 2022-23 to 271 in 2023-24 (+16.8%).
Teacher FTE added 17.4 → 18.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+39 students YoY 481020000473 · Big Spring, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
232 enr · 13.6:1 · 74.6% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Big Spring H S (982 students)
Goliad El grew from 232 students in 2022-23 to 271 in 2023-24 (+16.8%). Teacher FTE added 17.4 → 18.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Goliad El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Big Spring H S
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
- This school 232
Goliad El
232 students
What this shows Goliad El reports 232 students on the CCD universe file.
How Goliad El compares
Goliad El is a growing 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.6% | ▲ 21% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 232 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
232
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 42% in Texas - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.1%
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 Goliad El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Spring H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Big Spring Int | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marcy El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Big Spring J H | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Goliad El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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
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 (~232 students)
Frequently asked questions about Goliad El
How many students attend Goliad El?
Goliad El has 232 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Big Spring, TX. CCD year-over-year: 232 (2022-23) → 271 (2023-24), up 39.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Goliad El?
The student-teacher ratio at Goliad El is 13.6:1, 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 Goliad El?
74.6% of students at Goliad El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Goliad El?
Goliad El has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Goliad El rank among elementary schools in Big Spring?
By Resource Investment Index, Goliad El ranks #1 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 Goliad El, Big Spring Isd also operates Big Spring H S (982 students), Big Spring Int (522 students), and Marcy El (513 students). See the Big Spring Isd district page for the complete list.