Big Wells Elementary School (Closed 2016)

1312 Missouri
Carrizo Springs, TX 78834
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Big Wells Elementary School serves 37 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
37 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)
n/a
4%
Hispanic
(15-16)
98%
52%
Black
(15-16)
n/a
13%
White
(15-16)
2%
29%
Hawaiian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)
n/a
2%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Big Wells Elementary School?
37 students attend Big Wells Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Big Wells Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Big Wells Elementary School?
Big Wells Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Big Wells Elementary School offer ?
Big Wells Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Big Wells Elementary School part of?
Big Wells Elementary School is part of Carrizo Springs Consolidated Independent School District.

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