- Enrollment
- 2,363
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · San Antonio, TX
Southwest El
Federal NCES profile for Southwest El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484095004655
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southwest El earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Texas schools.
- #173 of 327
- schools in San Antonio · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Texas
- 69.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Southwest El has class sizes larger than 73% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southwest El ranks #173 of 327 schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
District: Southwest Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484095004655 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+150 students YoY
Southwest El grew from 654 students in 2022-23 to 804 in 2023-24 (+22.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 45.9 → 45.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+150 students YoY 484095004655 · San Antonio, TX Other · MID · TRAD
728 enr · 16.2:1 · 69.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Southwest H S (2,363 students)
Southwest El grew from 654 students in 2022-23 to 804 in 2023-24 (+22.9%). Teacher FTE lost 45.9 → 45.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Southwest El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southwest H S
Southwest H S
2,363 students
- Southwest Lega
Southwest Legacy H S
2,250 students
- Elm Creek El 805
Elm Creek El
805 students
- Francis R Scob 797
Francis R Scobee Middle
797 students
- Ronald E Mcnai 784
Ronald E Mcnair Middle
784 students
- This school 728
Southwest El
728 students
What this shows Southwest El reports 728 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southwest El compares
Southwest 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.0% | ▲ 11% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 728 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
728
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 73% in Texas - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.8%
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
$13,119
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 728 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 85.4%
White 7.0%
African American 4.5%
Two or More 1.6%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.3, Southwest El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Southwest Isd reports $13,119 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Southwest El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southwest Legacy H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elm Creek El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Francis R Scobee Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ronald E Mcnair Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southwest El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,250
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 805
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 797
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 784
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~728 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southwest El
How many students attend Southwest El?
Southwest El has 728 students enrolled. It is a public school in San Antonio, TX. CCD year-over-year: 654 (2022-23) → 804 (2023-24), up 150.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southwest El?
The student-teacher ratio at Southwest El is 16.2:1, which is 10% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Southwest El?
69.0% of students at Southwest El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southwest El?
The largest demographic group at Southwest El is Hispanic or Latino at 85.4% of enrollment, in San Antonio, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southwest El?
Southwest El has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Southwest El rank among schools in San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, Southwest El ranks #173 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 Southwest Isd?
Besides Southwest El, Southwest Isd also operates Southwest H S (2,363 students), Southwest Legacy H S (2,250 students), and Elm Creek El (805 students). See the Southwest Isd district page for the complete list.