Enrollment
92
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dexter, MO
Southwest Elementary Preschool
Federal NCES profile for Southwest Elementary Preschool, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 291077003390
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southwest Elementary Preschool earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Missouri schools.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Dexter · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 50.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Southwest Elementary Preschool has class sizes larger than 82% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southwest Elementary Preschool ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Dexter, MO.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.6%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
+10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Southwest Elementary Preschool compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Southwest Elementary Preschool
Southwest Elementary Preschool is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Dexter, Missouri, enrolling 92 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 50.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 92 puts it in the smaller third of Missouri schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 2,313 Missouri schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 101 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Missouri schools statewide, it ranks #96, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 18/100).
The surrounding Dexter R-Xi spends $9,912 per pupil, 23% below the Missouri average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 19.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Dexter R-Xi also operates Dexter High (553 students) and T. S. Hill Middle (475 students) alongside Southwest Elementary Preschool.
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 Elementary Preschool compares
Southwest Elementary Preschool on the metrics families compare, against Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▲ 20% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.6% | ▲ 10% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 92 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
92
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
50.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 82% in Missouri - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$9,912
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $12,931
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 90.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
Two or More 2.2%
Largest group: White at 90.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.0, Southwest Elementary Preschool is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dexter R-Xi, which includes Southwest Elementary Preschool.
$9,912
Per student
-23%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.0%
State 34.7%
Federal 19.3%
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 Elementary Preschool Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dexter High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| T. S. Hill Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southwest Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southwest Elementary Preschool's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Missouri, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~92 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Southwest Elementary Preschool
How many students attend Southwest Elementary Preschool?
Southwest Elementary Preschool has 92 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dexter, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southwest Elementary Preschool?
The student-teacher ratio at Southwest Elementary Preschool is 15.3:1, which is 20% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Southwest Elementary Preschool?
50.6% of students at Southwest Elementary Preschool are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southwest Elementary Preschool?
The largest demographic group at Southwest Elementary Preschool is White at 90.2% of enrollment, in Dexter, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southwest Elementary Preschool?
Southwest Elementary Preschool has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Southwest Elementary Preschool rank among public schools in Dexter?
By Resource Investment Index, Southwest Elementary Preschool ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Dexter, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Dexter on the city page.
Is Southwest Elementary Preschool a good school?
Southwest Elementary Preschool earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Missouri 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 Dexter R-Xi?
Besides Southwest Elementary Preschool, Dexter R-Xi also operates Dexter High (553 students), T. S. Hill Middle (475 students), and Central Elem. (447 students). See the Dexter R-Xi district page for the complete list.
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