- Enrollment
- 2,965
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · San Antonio, TX
Northwest Crossing El
Federal NCES profile for Northwest Crossing El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483312005789
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northwest Crossing El earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Texas schools.
- #128 of 327
- schools in San Antonio · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Texas
- 62.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Northwest Crossing El has class sizes smaller than 76% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northwest Crossing El ranks #128 of 327 schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
District: Northside Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483312005789 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Northwest Crossing El held near 412 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.5 → 32.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 483312005789 · San Antonio, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
362 enr · 12.1:1 · 62.3% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Brennan H S (2,965 students)
Northwest Crossing El held near 412 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.5 → 32.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Northwest Crossing El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brennan H S
Brennan H S
2,965 students
- Harlan H S
Harlan H S
2,778 students
- Clark H S
Clark H S
2,750 students
- Taft H S
Taft H S
2,670 students
- Brandeis H S
Brandeis H S
2,657 students
- This school 362
Northwest Crossing El
362 students
What this shows Northwest Crossing El reports 362 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northwest Crossing El compares
Northwest Crossing 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 18% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.3% | ▲ 1% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 362 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
362
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 24% in Texas - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.8%
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
$10,632
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 362 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 71.5%
White 16.3%
Two or More 5.0%
African American 3.6%
Asian 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.7, Northwest Crossing El is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Northside Isd reports $10,632 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northwest Crossing El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brennan H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harlan H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clark H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Taft H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brandeis H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northwest Crossing El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,778
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,750
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,670
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,657
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~362 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northwest Crossing El
How many students attend Northwest Crossing El?
Northwest Crossing El has 362 students enrolled. It is a public school in San Antonio, TX. CCD year-over-year: 401 (2022-23) → 412 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwest Crossing El?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwest Crossing El is 12.1:1, which is 18% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 23% 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 Northwest Crossing El?
62.3% of students at Northwest Crossing El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northwest Crossing El?
The largest demographic group at Northwest Crossing El is Hispanic or Latino at 71.5% of enrollment, in San Antonio, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northwest Crossing El?
Northwest Crossing El 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 Northwest Crossing El rank among schools in San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, Northwest Crossing El ranks #128 of 327 schools in San Antonio, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in San Antonio on the city page.
What other schools are in Northside Isd?
Besides Northwest Crossing El, Northside Isd also operates Brennan H S (2,965 students), Harlan H S (2,778 students), and Clark H S (2,750 students). See the Northside Isd district page for the complete list.