Enrollment
399
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.2%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Southwest Calloway Elementary School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Southwest Calloway Elementary School
Southwest Calloway Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Murray, Kentucky, enrolling 399 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 40.2% free-meal eligibility runs 32% below the Kentucky average.
With 399 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kentucky median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 201 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #48.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 399 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
12.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 22.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Murray's elementary schools, it stands alongside Murray Middle School (645 students): Southwest Calloway Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.3:1 vs 15.7:1).
Calloway County also operates Calloway County High School (824 students) and Calloway County Middle School (607 students) alongside Southwest Calloway Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Southwest Calloway Elementary School compares
Southwest Calloway Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,991
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $13,211
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Calloway County, which includes Southwest Calloway Elementary School.
$11,991
Per student
-9%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.1%
State 45.6%
Federal 22.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 824
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~399 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Southwest Calloway Elementary School a good school?
Southwest Calloway Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Kentucky schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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