- Enrollment
- 794
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Southwest Elem School held near 360 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 25.0 → 25.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 171635001952 · Geneseo, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
357 enr · 14.3:1 · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Geneseo High School (794 students)
Southwest Elem School held near 360 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 25.0 → 25.1 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
- Geneseo High S
Geneseo High School
794 students
- Geneseo Middle
Geneseo Middle School
573 students
- Millikin Elem
Millikin Elem School
364 students
- This school
Southwest Elem School
357 students
- Northside Elem
Northside Elem School
334 students
What this shows Southwest Elem School reports 357 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,239
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
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.
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
District finance for Geneseo Cusd 228 reports $13,239 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 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.
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 (~357 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 364 (2022-23) → 360 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
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, 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 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.
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.