Enrollment
357
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Geneseo, IL
Southwest Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Southwest Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171635001952
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southwest Elem School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Geneseo · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 357
- 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 #3 of 5 public schools in Geneseo, IL.
School address
District: Geneseo Cusd 228 · Illinois
NCES ID 171635001952 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
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 Geneseo, Illinois, enrolling 357 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 357 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 predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
11.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Geneseo Cusd 228 spends $12,659 per pupil, 26% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Geneseo's elementary schools, it stands alongside Millikin Elem School (364 students): Southwest Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.3:1 vs 14:1).
Geneseo Cusd 228 also operates Geneseo High School (794 students) and Geneseo Middle School (573 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 | 14.3:1 | ▲ 2% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 357 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
357
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 61% in Illinois - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.2%
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
$12,659
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 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 84.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%
Two or More 4.5%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 84.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.9, Southwest Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Geneseo Cusd 228, which includes Southwest Elem School.
$12,659
Per student
-26%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 57.9%
State 33.5%
Federal 8.6%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geneseo High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Geneseo Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Millikin Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northside 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
- 794
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar elementary schools in Geneseo
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~357 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Southwest Elem School
How many students attend Southwest Elem School?
Southwest Elem School has 357 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Geneseo, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southwest Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southwest Elem School is 14.3:1, which is 2% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 9% lower 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 84.3% of enrollment, in Geneseo, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southwest Elem School?
Southwest Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Geneseo?
By Resource Investment Index, Southwest Elem School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Geneseo, 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 Geneseo on the city page.
Is Southwest Elem School a good school?
Southwest Elem School earns 48/100 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 Geneseo Cusd 228?
Besides Southwest Elem School, Geneseo Cusd 228 also operates Geneseo High School (794 students), Geneseo Middle School (573 students), and Millikin Elem School (364 students). See the Geneseo Cusd 228 district page for the complete list.
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