Enrollment
661
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.0%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sst Northwest compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sst Northwest
Sst Northwest is a mid-sized charter combined-grade school in San Antonio, Texas, enrolling 661 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 26.0% free-meal eligibility runs 58% below the Texas average.
Enrollment of 661 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 93% of the 8,960 Texas schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 907 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #8, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (61%) and African American (14%) (diversity index 59/100).
13.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding School of Science and Technology Discovery spends $10,485 per pupil, 23% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
School of Science and Technology Discovery also operates Sst Corpus Christi (2,343 students) and Sst Sugarland (739 students) alongside Sst Northwest.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Sst Northwest compares
Sst Northwest on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,485
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for School of Science and Technology Discovery, which includes Sst Northwest.
$10,485
Per student
-23%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 2.3%
State 84.3%
Federal 13.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,343
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~661 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Sst Northwest a good school?
Sst Northwest earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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