- Enrollment
- 982
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Big Spring, TX
Kentwood El
Federal NCES profile for Kentwood El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481020000477
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kentwood El earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Texas schools.
- #9 of 9
- public schools in Big Spring · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19:1
- large classes for Texas
- 76.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Kentwood El has class sizes larger than 90% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kentwood El ranks #9 of 9 public schools in Big Spring, TX.
School address
District: Big Spring Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481020000477 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Kentwood El held near 95 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 5.6 → 6.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 481020000477 · Big Spring, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
95 enr · 19:1 · 76.8% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Big Spring H S (982 students)
Kentwood El held near 95 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 5.6 → 6.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Kentwood 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 95
Kentwood El
95 students
What this shows Kentwood El reports 95 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kentwood El compares
Kentwood El 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 | 19:1 | ▲ 29% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.8% | ▲ 24% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 95 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
95
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
19:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 90% in Texas - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
District finance for Big Spring Isd reports $12,360 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kentwood 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marcy El | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar 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 Kentwood 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 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 (~95 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kentwood El
How many students attend Kentwood El?
Kentwood El has 95 students enrolled. It is a public school in Big Spring, TX. CCD year-over-year: 95 (2022-23) → 95 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kentwood El?
The student-teacher ratio at Kentwood El is 19:1, which is 29% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kentwood El?
76.8% of students at Kentwood El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kentwood El?
Kentwood El has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Kentwood El rank among public schools in Big Spring?
By Resource Investment Index, Kentwood El ranks #9 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 Kentwood 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.