- Enrollment
- 337
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pratt, KS
Southwest Elem
Federal NCES profile for Southwest Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 201089000840
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southwest Elem earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Kansas schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Pratt · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 38.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Southwest Elem has class sizes larger than 92% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southwest Elem ranks #3 of 3 schools in Pratt, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Southwest Elem held near 551 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 26.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+26 students YoY 201089000840 · Pratt, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
462 enr · 17.8:1 · 38.7% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Pratt Sr High (337 students)
Southwest Elem held near 551 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount). Teacher FTE held 26.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Southwest Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Southwest Elem
462 students
- Pratt Sr High
Pratt Sr High
337 students
- Liberty Middle
Liberty Middle School
282 students
- Pratt Learning 15
Pratt Learning Center
15 students
What this shows Southwest Elem reports 462 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southwest Elem compares
Southwest Elem held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.8:1 | ▲ 29% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.7% | ▼ 9% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 462 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
462
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 92% in Kansas - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,729
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.8%
Hispanic or Latino 13.4%
Two or More 4.5%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 81.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.1, Southwest Elem is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pratt reports $12,729 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Southwest Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pratt Sr High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Liberty Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pratt Learning Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Southwest Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 15
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Similar other schools in Pratt
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~462 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Southwest Elem
How many students attend Southwest Elem?
Southwest Elem has 462 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pratt, KS. CCD year-over-year: 525 (2022-23) → 551 (2023-24), nearly flat (+26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southwest Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Southwest Elem is 17.8:1, which is 29% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Southwest Elem?
38.7% of students at Southwest Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southwest Elem?
The largest demographic group at Southwest Elem is White at 81.8% of enrollment, in Pratt, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southwest Elem?
Southwest Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Elem rank among schools in Pratt?
By Resource Investment Index, Southwest Elem ranks #3 of 3 schools in Pratt, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Pratt on the city page.
What other schools are in Pratt?
Besides Southwest Elem, Pratt also operates Pratt Sr High (337 students), Liberty Middle School (282 students), and Pratt Learning Center (15 students). See the Pratt district page for the complete list.