- Enrollment
- 2,343
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · San Antonio, TX
Sst Northwest
Federal NCES profile for Sst Northwest, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480140013844Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sst Northwest earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #9 of 327
- schools in San Antonio · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 26.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Sst Northwest has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sst Northwest ranks #9 of 327 schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
District: School of Science and Technology Discovery · Texas
NCES ID 480140013844 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-45 students YoY
Sst Northwest shrank from 782 students in 2022-23 to 737 in 2023-24 (-5.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 50.5 → 48.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-45 students YoY 480140013844 · San Antonio, TX Other · MID · CHARTER
661 enr · 13.2:1 · 26.0% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Sst Corpus Christi (2,343 students)
Sst Northwest shrank from 782 students in 2022-23 to 737 in 2023-24 (-5.8%). Teacher FTE lost 50.5 → 48.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Sst Northwest in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sst Corpus Chr
Sst Corpus Christi
2,343 students
- Sst Sugarland 739
Sst Sugarland
739 students
- Sst Hill Count 675
Sst Hill Country
675 students
- This school 661
Sst Northwest
661 students
- Sst Advancemen 646
Sst Advancement
646 students
- Sst Discovery 508
Sst Discovery
508 students
What this shows Sst Northwest reports 661 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sst Northwest compares
Sst Northwest 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.0% | ▼ 58% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 661 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
661
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 36% in Texas - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.8%
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
$11,913
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 60.5%
African American 13.5%
White 12.7%
Asian 8.6%
Two or More 4.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.0, Sst Northwest is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for School of Science and Technology Discovery reports $11,913 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sst Northwest Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sst Corpus Christi | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sst Sugarland | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sst Hill Country | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sst Advancement | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sst Discovery | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sst Northwest's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 739
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 675
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~661 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sst Northwest
How many students attend Sst Northwest?
Sst Northwest has 661 students enrolled. It is a public school in San Antonio, TX. CCD year-over-year: 782 (2022-23) → 737 (2023-24), down 45.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sst Northwest?
The student-teacher ratio at Sst Northwest is 13.2:1, which is 10% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 16% 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 Sst Northwest?
26.0% of students at Sst Northwest are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sst Northwest?
The largest demographic group at Sst Northwest is Hispanic or Latino at 60.5% of enrollment, in San Antonio, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sst Northwest?
Sst Northwest has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sst Northwest rank among schools in San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, Sst Northwest ranks #9 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 School of Science and Technology Discovery?
Besides Sst Northwest, School of Science and Technology Discovery also operates Sst Corpus Christi (2,343 students), Sst Sugarland (739 students), and Sst Hill Country (675 students). See the School of Science and Technology Discovery district page for the complete list.