- Enrollment
- 362
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lawson, MO
Southwest Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Southwest Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 291822000964
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southwest Elem. earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Missouri schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Lawson · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 24.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Southwest Elem. has class sizes larger than 89% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southwest Elem. ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Lawson, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Southwest Elem. shrank from 415 students in 2022-23 to 393 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE added 27.9 → 30.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-22 students YoY 291822000964 · Lawson, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
439 enr · 16.3:1 · 24.3% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Lawson High (362 students)
Southwest Elem. shrank from 415 students in 2022-23 to 393 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE added 27.9 → 30.8 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
- This school
Southwest Elem.
439 students
- Lawson High
Lawson High
362 students
- Lawson Middle
Lawson Middle
342 students
What this shows Southwest Elem. reports 439 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southwest Elem. compares
Southwest Elem. is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.3:1 | ▲ 27% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.3% | ▼ 47% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 439 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
439
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 89% in Missouri - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.2%
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
$10,973
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 439 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 100.0%
Largest group: White at 100.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 0.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 0.0, Southwest Elem. is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for Lawson R-Xiv reports $10,973 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawson High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lawson Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~439 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Southwest Elem.
How many students attend Southwest Elem.?
Southwest Elem. has 439 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lawson, MO. CCD year-over-year: 415 (2022-23) → 393 (2023-24), down 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southwest Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Southwest Elem. is 16.3:1, which is 27% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Southwest Elem.?
24.3% 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 100.0% of enrollment, in Lawson, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southwest Elem.?
Southwest Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Lawson?
By Resource Investment Index, Southwest Elem. ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Lawson, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Lawson R-Xiv?
Besides Southwest Elem., Lawson R-Xiv also operates Lawson High (362 students) and Lawson Middle (342 students). See the Lawson R-Xiv district page for the complete list.