- Enrollment
- 824
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Murray, KY
Southwest Calloway Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Southwest Calloway Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 210087000174
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southwest Calloway Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Kentucky schools.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Murray · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 40.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Southwest Calloway Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southwest Calloway Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Murray, KY.
School address
District: Calloway County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210087000174 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Southwest Calloway Elementary School held near 433 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 28.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 210087000174 · Murray, KY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
399 enr · 13.3:1 · 40.2% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Calloway County High School (824 students)
Southwest Calloway Elementary School held near 433 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 28.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Southwest Calloway Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Calloway Count
Calloway County High School
824 students
- Calloway Count
Calloway County Middle School
607 students
- North Calloway
North Calloway Elementary School
596 students
- This school
Southwest Calloway Elementary School
399 students
- East Calloway 310
East Calloway Elementary School
310 students
- Calloway Count 167
Calloway County Preschool Center
167 students
What this shows Southwest Calloway Elementary School reports 399 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southwest Calloway Elementary School compares
Southwest Calloway Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▼ 12% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.2% | ▼ 32% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 399 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
399
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 28% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,190
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 399 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
Two or More 4.8%
African American 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 87.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.7, Southwest Calloway Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Calloway County reports $13,190 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Southwest Calloway Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calloway County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Calloway County Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Calloway Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Calloway Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Calloway County Preschool Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southwest Calloway Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 596
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 167
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar elementary schools in Murray
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~399 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southwest Calloway Elementary School
How many students attend Southwest Calloway Elementary School?
Southwest Calloway Elementary School has 399 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Murray, KY. CCD year-over-year: 445 (2022-23) → 433 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southwest Calloway Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southwest Calloway Elementary School is 13.3:1, which is 12% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Southwest Calloway Elementary School?
40.2% of students at Southwest Calloway Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southwest Calloway Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Southwest Calloway Elementary School is White at 87.0% of enrollment, in Murray, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southwest Calloway Elementary School?
Southwest Calloway Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Southwest Calloway Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Murray?
By Resource Investment Index, Southwest Calloway Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Murray, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Murray on the city page.
What other schools are in Calloway County?
Besides Southwest Calloway Elementary School, Calloway County also operates Calloway County High School (824 students), Calloway County Middle School (607 students), and North Calloway Elementary School (596 students). See the Calloway County district page for the complete list.