Enrollment
301
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-2% 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 elementary school in Evergreen Park, Illinois, enrolling 301 students.
At 13.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Illinois median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
With 301 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 49/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Evergreen Park Esd 124 also operates Central Middle School (560 students) and Northeast Elem School (329 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,299
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Evergreen Park Esd 124, which includes Southwest Elem School.
$18,299
Per student
+7%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 63.3%
State 32.1%
Federal 4.6%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~301 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, 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 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.
Is Southwest Elem School a good school?
Southwest Elem School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. 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 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.
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