Enrollment
469
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.4:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Southwest Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Southwest Elem School
Southwest Elem School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Danville, Illinois, enrolling 469 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.4:1 is larger than about 96% of Illinois schools and 46% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 469 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (40%) and African American (33%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
14.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 17.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Danville's public schools, it stands alongside Edison Elem School (233 students): Southwest Elem School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.4:1 vs 15.5:1).
Danville Ccsd 118 also operates Danville High School (1,253 students) and North Ridge Middle School (740 students) alongside Southwest Elem School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Southwest Elem School compares
Southwest Elem School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$19,692
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Danville Ccsd 118, which includes Southwest Elem School.
$19,692
Per student
+16%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.3%
State 56.5%
Federal 17.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,253
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~469 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Southwest Elem School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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