- Enrollment
- 1,393
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lebanon, PA
Southwest El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Southwest El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 421344002743
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southwest El Sch earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Lebanon · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 81.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Southwest El Sch has class sizes larger than 81% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southwest El Sch ranks #1 of 5 schools in Lebanon, PA.
School address
District: Lebanon Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421344002743 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Southwest El Sch held near 414 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 25.8 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 421344002743 · Lebanon, PA Other · SMALL · TRAD
390 enr · 15.6:1 · 81.2% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Lebanon Shs (1,393 students)
Southwest El Sch held near 414 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE held 25.8 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Southwest El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lebanon Shs
Lebanon Shs
1,393 students
- Northwest El S 557
Northwest El Sch
557 students
- Harding El Sch 555
Harding El Sch
555 students
- Southeast El S 438
Southeast El Sch
438 students
- This school 390
Southwest El Sch
390 students
- Lebanon Ms 380
Lebanon Ms
380 students
What this shows Southwest El Sch reports 390 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southwest El Sch compares
Southwest El Sch held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▲ 15% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.2% | ▲ 40% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 390 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
390
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 81% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,272
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 390 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 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
Hispanic or Latino 74.6%
White 17.9%
Two or More 4.6%
African American 2.6%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 74.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.9, Southwest El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lebanon Sd reports $14,272 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Southwest El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lebanon Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwest El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harding El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southeast El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lebanon Ms | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southwest El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 555
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 380
- Students per teacher
- 5.2:1
- Resource Index
- 75/100
Similar other schools in Lebanon
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Northwest El Sch
Standard public school
557 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Harding El Sch
Standard public school
555 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Southeast El Sch
Standard public school
438 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Houck El Sch
Standard public school
348 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~390 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southwest El Sch
How many students attend Southwest El Sch?
Southwest El Sch has 390 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lebanon, PA. CCD year-over-year: 421 (2022-23) → 414 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southwest El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Southwest El Sch is 15.6:1, which is 15% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Southwest El Sch?
81.2% of students at Southwest El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southwest El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Southwest El Sch is Hispanic or Latino at 74.6% of enrollment, in Lebanon, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southwest El Sch?
Southwest El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 El Sch rank among schools in Lebanon?
By Resource Investment Index, Southwest El Sch ranks #1 of 5 schools in Lebanon, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lebanon on the city page.
What other schools are in Lebanon Sd?
Besides Southwest El Sch, Lebanon Sd also operates Lebanon Shs (1,393 students), Northwest El Sch (557 students), and Harding El Sch (555 students). See the Lebanon Sd district page for the complete list.