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Public School | Grades PK-5 | Southwest ISD

Big Country Elementary School is located in San Antonio, TX and is one of 10 elementary schools in Southwest Isd District. It is a public school that serves 625 students in grades PK-5.

Big Country Elementary School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Texas in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Big Country Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.

In 2011, Big Country Elementary School had 17 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Texas average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Big Country Elementary School's students and teachers. more

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2250 Pue Rd, San Antonio, TX 78245

(210) 645-7560

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Kim Cuevas: My son went here for Kinder and 1st grade. I was so pleased with the school and the teachers. Communication was excellent, Patience was noticed, and the love for the children was felt all around! An excellent school in my opinion.

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Students

Enrollment (2011)

Total: 625

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Student Economic Level (2011)

In 2011, Big Country Elementary School had 76% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Texas had 50% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.

Student Ethnicity (2011)

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Southwest ISD District Spending

$7,898Per Pupil

The Southwest ISD spends $7,898 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 60% on instruction, 34% on support services, 6% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Southwest ISD District

17:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO

In 2011, Big Country Elementary School had 17 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Texas average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher.

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About the TAKS

What is it?

The TAKS is an annual test used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.

Which Grades and Subjects?

Students are assessed in Grades 3 through 9 in reading, in Grades 4 and 7 in writing, and in Grades 10 and 11 in English language arts. Math skills are assessed in Grades 3 through 11, and students are assessed in Grades 5, 8, 10, and 11 in science, and in Grades 8, 10, and 11 in social studies.

How is it Scored?

Students receive one of two ratings: met standard or commended performance. The goal is for all students to meet the state standard. Students must pass the TAKS tests in grades 3, 5, and 8 in order to be promoted to the next grade, and in grade 11 in order to graduate from high school.

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