Southwest Prep Northwest Elementary

Summary:

Southwest Prep Northwest Elementary is a public charter elementary school in San Antonio, Texas, serving 93 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Southwest Preparatory School district, which is ranked 915 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Southwest Prep Northwest Elementary stands out for its significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (87.1%) compared to the state average and nearby schools like Passmore Elementary, Jubilee Westwood, and Idea Ingram Hills Academy. The school consistently ranks among the lowest-performing elementary schools in Texas, with STAAR test scores well below state and district averages. Additionally, over 86% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Despite the school's low academic performance, its spending per student has increased significantly in recent years, from $12,928 in 2018-2019 to $25,371 in 2020-2021. This is higher than the spending per student at many nearby schools. The school's student-teacher ratio has also fluctuated, ranging from 7.5 to 13.9 students per teacher over the past few years, which may have implications for the quality of instruction and the ability of teachers to provide individualized attention to students. Overall, the data suggests that Southwest Prep Northwest Elementary is struggling to provide a high-quality education to its students, who face significant economic and social challenges.

Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-5

6535 Culebra Rd
San Antonio, TX 78238

(210) 432-2634

District: Southwest Preparatory School

SchoolDigger Rank:
4253^rd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $25,371

Student/teacher ratio: 11.3

Number of students: 93

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

87.1%

White:

7.5%

African American:

3.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 88.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Southwest Prep Northwest Elementary ranks worse than 91% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.56. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (87.1%), White (7.5%), African American (3.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 88.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Southwest Prep Northwest Elementary is 11.3. (See more...)

Compare Southwest Prep Northwest Elementary employs 8.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Southwest Prep Northwest Elementary is $25,371.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Southwest Prep Northwest Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Southwest Preparatory School:

SchoolDigger ranks Southwest Preparatory School 915^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Southwest Prep Northwest Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Southwest Prep Northwest Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2015	0.24	4315^th	4320	0.1%
2016	1.46	4265^th	4286	0.5%
2017	10.91	4165^th	4329	3.8%
2018	10.56	4226^th	4359	3.1%
2019	3.92	4460^th	4479	0.4%
2022	3.84	4564^th	4581	0.4%
2023	12.38	4383^rd	4647	5.7%
2024	15.56	4253^rd	4675	9.0%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Southwest Prep Northwest Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	6.40	3325^th	3333	0.2%
2023	20.95	3213^th	3556	9.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Southwest Prep Northwest Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	13.54	4146^th	4264	2.8%
2019	6.06	4287^th	4309	0.5%
2022	4.27	4465^th	4477	0.3%
2023	18.31	4173^rd	4521	7.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Southwest Prep Northwest Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	9.15	4232^nd	4306	1.7%
2019	10.62	4238^th	4348	2.5%
2022	4.67	4547^th	4561	0.3%
2023	8.37	4491^st	4588	2.1%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Southwest Prep Northwest Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	23.40	3756^th	4240	11.4%
2019	17.37	4098^th	4295	4.6%
2022	11.17	4385^th	4461	1.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Southwest Prep Northwest Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	1.69	4356^th	4357	0.0%
2022	8.06	4471^st	4563	2.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Southwest Prep Northwest Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	22.30	3685^th	4168	11.6%
2019	4.54	4180^th	4188	0.2%
2022	3.83	4371^st	4376	0.1%
2023	17.40	4065^th	4401	7.6%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Southwest Prep Northwest Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2014	1	4	127	0	1	133
2015	2	4	185	0	0	191
2016	2	2	170	0	0	174
2017	6	5	145	2	2	160
2018	5	4	75	1	1	86
2019	5	6	88	1	0	100
2020	3	1	29	0	0	33
2021	2	1	26	1	0	30
2022	4	4	78	0	3	89
2023	7	3	81	1	1	93

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Southwest Prep Northwest Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	133	11.5	11.4	91.7
2015	191	12.0	15.9	94.2
2016	174	11.0	15.8	93.1
2017	160	12.1	13.1	90.6
2018	86	7.2	11.9	91.9
2019	100	11.1	8.9	95
2020	33	6.0	5.5	90.9
2021	30	3.9	7.5	86.7
2022	89	6.3	13.9	87.6
2023	93	8.2	11.3	88.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Southwest Prep Northwest Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	133	11.5	11.4	91.7
2015	191	12.0	15.9	94.2
2016	174	11.0	15.8	93.1
2017	160	12.1	13.1	90.6
2018	86	7.2	11.9	91.9
2019	100	11.1	8.9	95
2020	33	6.0	5.5	90.9
2021	30	3.9	7.5	86.7
2022	89	6.3	13.9	87.6
2023	93	8.2	11.3	88.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Southwest Prep Northwest Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,971 (15.2%)	$10,957 (84.8%)	$12,928
2020	$2,709 (10.7%)	$22,657 (89.3%)	$25,367
2021	$2,410 (9.5%)	$22,961 (90.5%)	$25,371

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Southwest Prep Northwest Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 4460^th of 4479 Elementary schools	Ranks 4383^rd of 4647 Elementary schools	5.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Southwest Prep Northwest Elementary)	6	40	34%
3rd Grade Reading (Southwest Preparatory School)	17	24	7%
3rd Grade Reading (Texas)	44	50	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Southwest Prep Northwest Elementary)	0	30	30%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Southwest Preparatory School)	14	13	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)	48	43	5%
4th Grade Reading (Southwest Prep Northwest Elementary)	18	15	3%
4th Grade Reading (Southwest Preparatory School)	17	25	8%
4th Grade Reading (Texas)	43	47	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Southwest Prep Northwest Elementary)	18	0	18%
4th Grade Mathematics (Southwest Preparatory School)	15	10	5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	46	47	1%
5th Grade Reading (Southwest Prep Northwest Elementary)	21	25	4%
5th Grade Reading (Southwest Preparatory School)	24	37	13%
5th Grade Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Southwest Prep Northwest Elementary)	15	8	7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Southwest Preparatory School)	25	23	2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	56	50	6%
5th Grade Science (Southwest Prep Northwest Elementary)	8	17	9%
5th Grade Science (Southwest Preparatory School)	18	17	1%
5th Grade Science (Texas)	48	34	14%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	100	93	7%
African American	6	3	50%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	88	81	8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	5	7	40%
Two or More Races	0	1
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	95%	88.2%	6.8%

Schools Near Southwest Prep Northwest Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2024)			STAAR Spanish Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Spanish Science (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)			STAAR Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Spanish Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Science 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Southwest Prep Northwest Elementary	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	6535 Culebra Rd	San Antonio	78238	Bexar County	Southwest Preparatory School	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 432-2634	93	8	11.3	88.2%	7 (7.5%)	3 (3.2%)	81 (87.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	15.6	4253^rd of 4675 public elementary schools	9.0%		12.4	4383^rd of 4647 public elementary schools	5.7%	130								0.0	20.0	11.1	20.0	40.0	33.3	0.0	$25,371	$2,410	$22,961
Linton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2103 Oakhill Rd	San Antonio	78238	Bexar County	Northside Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 397-0750	449	35	12.8	89.5%	27 (6.0%)	46 (10.2%)	368 (82.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (1.3%)	28.9	3503^rd of 4675 public elementary schools	25.1%		18.7	4084^th of 4647 public elementary schools	12.1%	581								32.7	43.1	48.4	26.9	42.0	24.2	6.5	$12,085	$1,552	$10,533
Esparza Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5700 Hemphill Dr	San Antonio	78228	Bexar County	Northside Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 397-1850	446	37	12.2	85.4%	14 (3.1%)	6 (1.3%)	421 (94.4%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	32.3	3296^th of 4675 public elementary schools	29.5%		36.3	3018^th of 4647 public elementary schools	35.1%	278	15.4	25.0	22.7	50.0	25.0	19.1	7.1	25.8	44.4	46.0	17.2	37.0	36.5	18.3	$11,560	$1,541	$10,019
Martin Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	730 Canterbury Dr	San Antonio	78228	Bexar County	Northside Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 398-1400	518	43	12.0	93.1%	11 (2.1%)	8 (1.5%)	496 (95.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	6.8	4602^nd of 4675 public elementary schools	1.6%		12.2	4392^nd of 4647 public elementary schools	5.5%	210	0.0	33.3		31.3	16.7			19.1	20.0	28.2	4.8	10.8	19.4	1.4	$11,079	$1,634	$9,445
Passmore Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	570 Pinn Rd	San Antonio	78227	Bexar County	Northside Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 397-0500	376	33	11.5	92.0%	10 (2.7%)	15 (4.0%)	350 (93.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	15.7	4241^st of 4675 public elementary schools	9.3%		13.8	4332^nd of 4647 public elementary schools	6.8%	91	25.0			25.0				19.6	35.2	35.3	13.7	25.9	21.6	11.8	$12,084	$1,857	$10,227
Jubilee Westwood	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	8038 W Military Dr	San Antonio	78227	Bexar County	Jubilee Academies	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 963-3930	246	14	17.4	89.8%	10 (4.1%)	15 (6.1%)	215 (87.4%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	13	4380^th of 4675 public elementary schools	6.3%		11	4429^th of 4647 public elementary schools	4.7%	49								35.1	31.0	24.0	13.5	24.1	8.0	0.0	$11,541	$1,490	$10,051
Idea Ingram Hills Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	3115 Majestic Dr	San Antonio	78228	Bexar County	Idea Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 529-3700	693	29	23.5	84.6%	63 (9.1%)	43 (6.2%)	572 (82.5%)	8 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.0%)	56.1	1797^th of 4675 public elementary schools	61.6%		52.4	2043^rd of 4647 public elementary schools	56.0%	246								51.8	62.0	66.1	16.2	35.7	51.3	31.3	$10,118	$1,397	$8,721
Powell Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6003 Thunder Dr	San Antonio	78238	Bexar County	Northside Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 397-0450	385	29	13.5	90.4%	31 (8.1%)	30 (7.8%)	315 (81.8%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.3%)	37.9	2934^th of 4675 public elementary schools	37.2%		29.1	3453^rd of 4647 public elementary schools	25.7%	519								25.5	39.3	55.1	21.8	30.4	53.1	30.6	$11,410	$1,520	$9,890
Villarreal Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2902 White Tail Dr	San Antonio	78228	Bexar County	Northside Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 397-5800	615	51	12.0	83.1%	35 (5.7%)	16 (2.6%)	524 (85.2%)	29 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.8%)	25.8	3702^nd of 4675 public elementary schools	20.8%		31.2	3322^nd of 4647 public elementary schools	28.5%	380	20.7	15.8	17.4	20.7	18.8	21.7	0.0	25.9	46.7	39.7	29.8	28.6	33.8	9.1	$11,004	$1,629	$9,375
L B Johnson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6515 W Commerce St	San Antonio	78227	Bexar County	Edgewood Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 898-4240	348	24	14.3	96.6%	3 (0.9%)	9 (2.6%)	302 (86.8%)	33 (9.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	29.3	3478^th of 4675 public elementary schools	25.6%		26.5	3598^th of 4647 public elementary schools	22.6%	120								16.3	24.4	51.0	20.0	13.3	55.1	24.5	$11,173	$1,789	$9,384

Frequently Asked Questions about Southwest Prep Northwest Elementary

Is Southwest Prep Northwest Elementary a good school?

Southwest Prep Northwest Elementary ranks in the bottom 9.0% of Texas elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Southwest Prep Northwest Elementary?

Students at Southwest Prep Northwest Elementary are 87% Hispanic, 8% White, 3% African American, 1% American Indian, 1% Two or more races.

What district is Southwest Prep Northwest Elementary in?

Southwest Preparatory School

How many students attend Southwest Prep Northwest Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 93 students attended Southwest Prep Northwest Elementary.

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