Serving 660 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Big Country Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 660 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Big Country Elementary serves the northern part of San Antonio, TX, covering an area of approximately 0.8 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest point in the attendance zone being about 1.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Big Country Elementary School's student population of 660 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
660 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Big Country Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Big Country Elementary School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2565 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
86%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
7%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Big Country Elementary School's ranking?
Big Country Elementary School is ranked #2565 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Big Country Elementary School?
660 students attend Big Country Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Big Country Elementary School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Big Country Elementary School?
Big Country Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Big Country Elementary School offer ?
Big Country Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Big Country Elementary School part of?
Big Country Elementary School is part of Southwest Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Big Country Elementary School located?
Big Country Elementary School is located in the Far West Side neighborhood of San Antonio, TX. There are 73 other public schools located in Far West Side.
School Reviews
Review Big Country Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
How Much Choice Do High School Students Have?
Learn how graduation requirements, prerequisites, electives, staffing, scheduling conflicts, AP courses, dual enrollment, and career pathways determine how much control high school students have over schedules each year.
Does Your Child Need More Recess?
Explore whether your child may benefit more from recess than another academic period, including research on attention, learning, physical activity, stress, social development, and school-day balance today.
Combined Grade Classrooms, What Parents Should Know
Learn how combined-grade classrooms work, why public schools use them, potential benefits and challenges, and the questions parents should ask before enrolling their child in one today.
