- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Evergreen Park, IL
Southwest Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Southwest Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171455001809
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southwest Elem School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Evergreen Park · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 301
- students enrolled
Southwest Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southwest Elem School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Evergreen Park, IL.
School address
District: Evergreen Park Esd 124 · Illinois
NCES ID 171455001809 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Southwest Elem School held near 305 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 22.1 → 22.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 171455001809 · Evergreen Park, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
301 enr · 13.7:1 · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Middle School (560 students)
Southwest Elem School held near 305 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 22.1 → 22.3 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
- Central Middle
Central Middle School
560 students
- Northeast Elem
Northeast Elem School
329 students
- Southeast Elem
Southeast Elem School
303 students
- This school
Southwest Elem School
301 students
- Northwest Scho
Northwest School
242 students
What this shows Southwest Elem School reports 301 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southwest Elem School compares
Southwest Elem School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▼ 2% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 301 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
301
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 52% in Illinois - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,637
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
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
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.8%
Hispanic or Latino 18.3%
African American 7.6%
Asian 3.3%
Two or More 2.0%
Largest group: White at 68.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.6, Southwest Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Evergreen Park Esd 124 reports $18,637 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northeast Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southeast Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northwest School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower 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
- 329
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 242
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~301 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southwest Elem School
How many students attend Southwest Elem School?
Southwest Elem School has 301 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Evergreen Park, IL. CCD year-over-year: 300 (2022-23) → 305 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southwest Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southwest Elem School is 13.7:1, which is 2% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southwest Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Southwest Elem School is White at 68.8% of enrollment, in Evergreen Park, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southwest Elem School?
Southwest Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher 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 Evergreen Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Southwest Elem School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Evergreen Park, 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 Evergreen Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Evergreen Park Esd 124?
Besides Southwest Elem School, Evergreen Park Esd 124 also operates Central Middle School (560 students), Northeast Elem School (329 students), and Southeast Elem School (303 students). See the Evergreen Park Esd 124 district page for the complete list.