- Enrollment
- 1,253
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Danville, IL
Southwest Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Southwest Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 171179004515
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southwest Elem School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #2 of 9
- public schools in Danville · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.4:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 469
- students enrolled
Southwest Elem School has class sizes larger than 96% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southwest Elem School ranks #2 of 9 public schools in Danville, IL.
School address
District: Danville Ccsd 118 · Illinois
NCES ID 171179004515 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-60 students YoY
Southwest Elem School shrank from 442 students in 2022-23 to 382 in 2023-24 (-13.6%).
Teacher FTE added 23.3 → 24.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-60 students YoY 171179004515 · Danville, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
469 enr · 20.4:1 · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Danville High School (1,253 students)
Southwest Elem School shrank from 442 students in 2022-23 to 382 in 2023-24 (-13.6%). Teacher FTE added 23.3 → 24.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Southwest Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Danville High
Danville High School
1,253 students
- North Ridge Mi
North Ridge Middle School
740 students
- South View Upp
South View Upper Elem School
664 students
- Mark Denman El
Mark Denman Elementary School
545 students
- This school 469
Southwest Elem School
469 students
- Liberty Elem S 377
Liberty Elem School
377 students
What this shows Southwest Elem School reports 469 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southwest Elem School compares
Southwest Elem School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.4:1 | ▲ 46% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 469 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
469
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 46% above state mean
Top 96% in Illinois - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
14.7%
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
$21,893
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 40.3%
African American 33.0%
Two or More 14.5%
Hispanic or Latino 11.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 40.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.4, Southwest Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Danville Ccsd 118 reports $21,893 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Southwest Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Danville High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Ridge Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| South View Upper Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mark Denman Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Liberty Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southwest Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 740
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 664
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar other schools in Danville
1 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 (~469 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southwest Elem School
How many students attend Southwest Elem School?
Southwest Elem School has 469 students enrolled. It is a public school in Danville, IL. CCD year-over-year: 442 (2022-23) → 382 (2023-24), down 60.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southwest Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southwest Elem School is 20.4:1, which is 46% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 30% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southwest Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Southwest Elem School is White at 40.3% of enrollment, in Danville, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southwest Elem School?
Southwest Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Southwest Elem School rank among public schools in Danville?
By Resource Investment Index, Southwest Elem School ranks #2 of 9 public schools in Danville, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Danville on the city page.
What other schools are in Danville Ccsd 118?
Besides Southwest Elem School, Danville Ccsd 118 also operates Danville High School (1,253 students), North Ridge Middle School (740 students), and South View Upper Elem School (664 students). See the Danville Ccsd 118 district page for the complete list.