- Enrollment
- 2,226
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · College Station, TX
Southwood Valley El
Federal NCES profile for Southwood Valley El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480735005839
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southwood Valley El earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #4 of 10
- schools in College Station · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 57.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Southwood Valley El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southwood Valley El ranks #4 of 10 schools in College Station, TX.
School address
District: College Station Isd · Texas
NCES ID 480735005839 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-53 students YoY
Southwood Valley El shrank from 658 students in 2022-23 to 605 in 2023-24 (-8.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 50.6 → 49.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-53 students YoY 480735005839 · College Station, TX Other · MID · TRAD
656 enr · 13.1:1 · 57.4% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: College Station H S (2,226 students)
Southwood Valley El shrank from 658 students in 2022-23 to 605 in 2023-24 (-8.1%). Teacher FTE lost 50.6 → 49.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Southwood Valley El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- College Statio
College Station H S
2,226 students
- A & M Cons H S
A & M Cons H S
2,166 students
- Wellborn Middl 843
Wellborn Middle
843 students
- Pecan Trail In 779
Pecan Trail Int
779 students
- Oakwood Int 729
Oakwood Int
729 students
- This school 656
Southwood Valley El
656 students
What this shows Southwood Valley El reports 656 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southwood Valley El compares
Southwood Valley El is a shrinking 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.4% | ▼ 7% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 656 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
656
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 35% in Texas - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,959
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 656 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 36.7%
Hispanic or Latino 35.7%
African American 19.7%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 36.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.6, Southwood Valley El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for College Station Isd reports $10,959 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Southwood Valley El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| College Station H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| A & M Cons H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wellborn Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pecan Trail Int | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oakwood Int | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southwood Valley El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,166
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 843
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 779
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~656 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southwood Valley El
How many students attend Southwood Valley El?
Southwood Valley El has 656 students enrolled. It is a public school in College Station, TX. CCD year-over-year: 658 (2022-23) → 605 (2023-24), down 53.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southwood Valley El?
The student-teacher ratio at Southwood Valley El is 13.1:1, which is 11% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 17% 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 Southwood Valley El?
57.4% of students at Southwood Valley El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southwood Valley El?
The largest demographic group at Southwood Valley El is White at 36.7% of enrollment, in College Station, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southwood Valley El?
Southwood Valley El has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Southwood Valley El rank among schools in College Station?
By Resource Investment Index, Southwood Valley El ranks #4 of 10 schools in College Station, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in College Station on the city page.
What other schools are in College Station Isd?
Besides Southwood Valley El, College Station Isd also operates College Station H S (2,226 students), A & M Cons H S (2,166 students), and Wellborn Middle (843 students). See the College Station Isd district page for the complete list.