Southwestern Con Sch Shelby Co

Shelbyville, Indiana — 2 schools

634
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$13,646
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Southwestern Con Sch Shelby Co operates 2 public schools serving 634 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Indiana. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 669 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Shelby County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,646 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 34.3% local, 56.6% state, and 9.1% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $51,418 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 47/100, ranked #212 of 373 in Indiana against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 2 schools offering Advanced Placement (7 AP courses district-wide), a 334.5:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 16.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 94.4% White, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 0.2% Asian across the district's schools.

Southwestern Elementary School accounts for 60.5% of all Southwestern Con Sch Shelby Co student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Southwestern Con Sch Shelby Co-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Southwestern Con Sch Shelby Co student-counselor ratio is 335:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Southwestern Con Sch Shelby Co is typically wider than the Southwestern Con Sch Shelby Co-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Southwestern Con Sch Shelby Co chronic absenteeism rate is 16.3% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Southwestern Con Sch Shelby Co is typically wider than the Southwestern Con Sch Shelby Co-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

9.1%
Federal
56.6%
State
34.3%
Local

Funding Equity

47
Equity Score
212 / 373
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Shelby County county, where this district is located.

$1,118
Studio/mo
$1,267
1 BR/mo
$1,473
2 BR/mo
$1,907
3 BR/mo
$2,338
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$51,418
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in Southwestern Con Sch Shelby Co.

White 94.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
Multiracial 0.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 2
Schools with AP
7 AP courses total
334.5:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
16.3%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Southwestern Con Sch Shelby Co

School Enrollment
Southwestern Elementary School
405
Southwestern High School
264

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Southwestern Con Sch Shelby Co?

Southwestern Con Sch Shelby Co has 2 schools, including 2 other. Total enrollment is 634 students.

How much does Southwestern Con Sch Shelby Co spend per student?

Southwestern Con Sch Shelby Co spends $13,646 per student. The district has an equity score of 47/100, ranking #212 in Indiana.

What is the average teacher salary in Southwestern Con Sch Shelby Co?

The average teacher salary in Southwestern Con Sch Shelby Co is $51,418 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Southwestern Con Sch Shelby Co?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Shelby County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Southwestern Con Sch Shelby Co?

Southwestern Con Sch Shelby Co students are 94.4% White, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% African American, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Southwestern Con Sch Shelby Co?

Southwestern Con Sch Shelby Co has an equity score of 47/100, ranking #212 out of 373 districts in Indiana. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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