- Enrollment
- 982
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Big Spring, TX
Marcy El
Federal NCES profile for Marcy El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 481020000479
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 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
Marcy El earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Texas schools.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Big Spring · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19:1
- large classes for Texas
- 73.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Marcy El has class sizes larger than 90% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marcy El ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Big Spring, TX.
School address
District: Big Spring Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481020000479 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+45 students YoY
Marcy El grew from 360 students in 2022-23 to 405 in 2023-24 (+12.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 27.4 → 24.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+45 students YoY 481020000479 · Big Spring, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
513 enr · 19:1 · 73.3% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Big Spring H S (982 students)
Marcy El grew from 360 students in 2022-23 to 405 in 2023-24 (+12.5%). Teacher FTE lost 27.4 → 24.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Marcy 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
- This school
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 Marcy El reports 513 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marcy El compares
Marcy 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 | 19:1 | ▲ 29% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.3% | ▲ 18% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 513 | top 48% | - | - |
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.
513
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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.
Engagement
23.0%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 513 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 71.9%
White 18.5%
African American 4.7%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.5, Marcy El is about as mixed as 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 Marcy 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 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marcy 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
- 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 (~513 students)
Frequently asked questions about Marcy El
How many students attend Marcy El?
Marcy El has 513 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Big Spring, TX. CCD year-over-year: 360 (2022-23) → 405 (2023-24), up 45.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marcy El?
The student-teacher ratio at Marcy 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 Marcy El?
73.3% of students at Marcy El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marcy El?
The largest demographic group at Marcy El is Hispanic or Latino at 71.9% of enrollment, in Big Spring, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marcy El?
Marcy El has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Marcy El rank among elementary schools in Big Spring?
By Resource Investment Index, Marcy El ranks #4 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 Marcy El, Big Spring Isd also operates Big Spring H S (982 students), Big Spring Int (522 students), and Big Spring J H (490 students). See the Big Spring Isd district page for the complete list.