- Enrollment
- 236
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Washburn, MO
Southwest Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Southwest Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 292871001773
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southwest Elem. earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Missouri schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Washburn · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 50.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Southwest Elem. has class sizes larger than 75% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southwest Elem. ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Washburn, MO.
School address
District: Southwest R-V · Missouri
NCES ID 292871001773 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Southwest Elem. shrank from 347 students in 2022-23 to 329 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.3 → 22.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 292871001773 · Washburn, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
349 enr · 14.5:1 · 50.7% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Southwest High (236 students)
Southwest Elem. shrank from 347 students in 2022-23 to 329 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE lost 24.3 → 22.2 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.
349 students
- Southwest High
Southwest High
236 students
- Southwest Midd
Southwest Middle
186 students
What this shows Southwest Elem. reports 349 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 | 14.5:1 | ▲ 13% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.7% | ▲ 10% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 349 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
349
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 75% in Missouri - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.2%
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
$10,302
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 349 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 86.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.9, Southwest Elem. is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for Southwest R-V reports $10,302 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southwest Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 186
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~349 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southwest Elem.
How many students attend Southwest Elem.?
Southwest Elem. has 349 students enrolled. It is a public school in Washburn, MO. CCD year-over-year: 347 (2022-23) → 329 (2023-24), down 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southwest Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Southwest Elem. is 14.5:1, which is 13% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Southwest Elem.?
50.7% 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 86.2% of enrollment, in Washburn, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southwest Elem.?
Southwest Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Washburn?
By Resource Investment Index, Southwest Elem. ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Washburn, 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 Southwest R-V?
Besides Southwest Elem., Southwest R-V also operates Southwest High (236 students) and Southwest Middle (186 students). See the Southwest R-V district page for the complete list.