Serving 628 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Big Country Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
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 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 628 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Big Country Elementary School's student population of 628 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
628 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Big Country Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Big Country Elementary School is 0.29, 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
#5416 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
84%
53%
Black
7%
13%
White
7%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
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 #5416 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Big Country Elementary School?
628 students attend Big Country Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Big Country Elementary School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 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 ISD 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.
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