- Enrollment
- 2,300
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Belton, TX
Southwest El
Federal NCES profile for Southwest El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 480986000459
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southwest El earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 7
- elementary schools in Belton · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- small classes for Texas
- 83.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Southwest El has class sizes smaller than 75% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southwest El ranks #3 of 7 elementary schools in Belton, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Southwest El held near 398 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 34.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 480986000459 · Belton, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
415 enr · 12.2:1 · 83.6% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Belton H S (2,300 students)
Southwest El held near 398 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 34.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Southwest El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lake Belton H
Lake Belton H S
2,300 students
- Belton H S
Belton H S
1,763 students
- North Belton M
North Belton Middle
979 students
- Lake Belton Mi 803
Lake Belton Middle
803 students
- Chisholm Trail 766
Chisholm Trail El
766 students
- This school 415
Southwest El
415 students
What this shows Southwest El reports 415 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southwest El compares
Southwest El held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.2:1 | ▼ 17% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.6% | ▲ 35% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 415 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
415
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 25% in Texas - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,135
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
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 415 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 68.9%
White 19.8%
African American 7.2%
Two or More 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.9, Southwest El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Belton Isd reports $11,135 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Southwest El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Belton H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Belton H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Belton Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Belton Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chisholm Trail El | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southwest El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,763
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 979
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 803
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 766
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~415 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southwest El
How many students attend Southwest El?
Southwest El has 415 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Belton, TX. CCD year-over-year: 402 (2022-23) → 398 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southwest El?
The student-teacher ratio at Southwest El is 12.2:1, which is 17% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 22% 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 El?
83.6% of students at Southwest El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southwest El?
The largest demographic group at Southwest El is Hispanic or Latino at 68.9% of enrollment, in Belton, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southwest El?
Southwest El has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 rank among elementary schools in Belton?
By Resource Investment Index, Southwest El ranks #3 of 7 elementary schools in Belton, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Belton on the city page.
What other schools are in Belton Isd?
Besides Southwest El, Belton Isd also operates Lake Belton H S (2,300 students), Belton H S (1,763 students), and North Belton Middle (979 students). See the Belton Isd district page for the complete list.