- Enrollment
- 284
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · San Antonio, TX
Southwest Preparatory School-Northwest
Federal NCES profile for Southwest Preparatory School-Northwest, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480006309118Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 72
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southwest Preparatory School-Northwest earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #40 of 327
- schools in San Antonio · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.4:1
- small classes for Texas
- 75.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Southwest Preparatory School-Northwest has class sizes smaller than 92% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southwest Preparatory School-Northwest ranks #40 of 327 schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
District: Southwest Preparatory School · Texas
NCES ID 480006309118 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Southwest Preparatory School-Northwest held near 136 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 15.4 → 13.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 480006309118 · San Antonio, TX Other · SMALL · CHARTER
141 enr · 9.4:1 · 75.4% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Seguin El (284 students)
Southwest Preparatory School-Northwest held near 136 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 15.4 → 13.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Southwest Preparatory School-Northwest in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Seguin El
Seguin El
284 students
- Southwest Prep
Southwest Preparatory Southeast Campus
172 students
- This school
Southwest Preparatory School-Northwest
141 students
- Southwest Prep 101
Southwest Prep Northwest El
101 students
- New Directions 73
New Directions
73 students
- Southwest Prep 68
Southwest Preparatory School
68 students
What this shows Southwest Preparatory School-Northwest reports 141 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southwest Preparatory School-Northwest compares
Southwest Preparatory School-Northwest 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 | 9.4:1 | ▼ 36% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.4% | ▲ 22% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 141 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.4:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
141
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
9.4:1
students per teacher
- 36% below state mean
Top 8% in Texas - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
63.1%
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
$17,295
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 141 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 91.5%
White 3.5%
African American 2.1%
Two or More 2.1%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 91.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.1, Southwest Preparatory School-Northwest is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Southwest Preparatory School reports $17,295 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Southwest Preparatory School-Northwest Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seguin El | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southwest Preparatory Southeast Campus | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southwest Prep Northwest El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Directions | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southwest Preparatory School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southwest Preparatory School-Northwest's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 172
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 101
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 73
- Students per teacher
- 8.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 68
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~141 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southwest Preparatory School-Northwest
How many students attend Southwest Preparatory School-Northwest?
Southwest Preparatory School-Northwest has 141 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in San Antonio, TX. CCD year-over-year: 142 (2022-23) → 136 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southwest Preparatory School-Northwest?
The student-teacher ratio at Southwest Preparatory School-Northwest is 9.4:1, which is 36% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 40% 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 Southwest Preparatory School-Northwest?
75.4% of students at Southwest Preparatory School-Northwest are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southwest Preparatory School-Northwest?
The largest demographic group at Southwest Preparatory School-Northwest is Hispanic or Latino at 91.5% of enrollment, in San Antonio, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southwest Preparatory School-Northwest?
Southwest Preparatory School-Northwest has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Preparatory School-Northwest rank among schools in San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, Southwest Preparatory School-Northwest ranks #40 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 Preparatory School?
Besides Southwest Preparatory School-Northwest, Southwest Preparatory School also operates Seguin El (284 students), Southwest Preparatory Southeast Campus (172 students), and Southwest Prep Northwest El (101 students). See the Southwest Preparatory School district page for the complete list.