- Enrollment
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dexter, MO
Southwest Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Southwest Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 291077000364
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southwest Elem. earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Dexter · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 46.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Southwest Elem. has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southwest Elem. ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Dexter, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Southwest Elem. held near 474 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.6 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 291077000364 · Dexter, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
441 enr · 12.6:1 · 46.9% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Dexter High (553 students)
Southwest Elem. held near 474 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.6 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Southwest Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dexter High
Dexter High
553 students
- T. S. Hill Mid
T. S. Hill Middle
475 students
- Central Elem.
Central Elem.
447 students
- This school
Southwest Elem.
441 students
- Southwest Elem 92
Southwest Elementary Preschool
92 students
What this shows Southwest Elem. reports 441 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southwest Elem. compares
Southwest Elem. held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.6:1 | ▼ 2% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.9% | ▲ 2% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 441 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
441
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 49% in Missouri - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
7.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,154
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
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 441 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.2%
Two or More 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
Asian 0.9%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 90.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.3, Southwest Elem. is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for Dexter R-Xi reports $10,154 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dexter High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| T. S. Hill Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southwest Elementary Preschool | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southwest Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 92
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~441 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southwest Elem.
How many students attend Southwest Elem.?
Southwest Elem. has 441 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dexter, MO. CCD year-over-year: 473 (2022-23) → 474 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southwest Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Southwest Elem. is 12.6:1, which is 2% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 20% 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 Elem.?
46.9% of students at Southwest Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southwest Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Southwest Elem. is White at 90.2% of enrollment, in Dexter, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southwest Elem.?
Southwest Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 public schools in Dexter?
By Resource Investment Index, Southwest Elem. ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Dexter, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Dexter on the city page.
What other schools are in Dexter R-Xi?
Besides Southwest Elem., Dexter R-Xi also operates Dexter High (553 students), T. S. Hill Middle (475 students), and Central Elem. (447 students). See the Dexter R-Xi district page for the complete list.