- Enrollment
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Southwest Elementary Preschool grew from 85 students in 2022-23 to 97 in 2023-24 (+14.1%).
Teacher FTE held 6.8 → 7.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+12 students YoY 291077003390 · Dexter, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
92 enr · 15.3:1 · 50.6% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Dexter High (553 students)
Southwest Elementary Preschool grew from 85 students in 2022-23 to 97 in 2023-24 (+14.1%). Teacher FTE held 6.8 → 7.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Southwest Elementary Preschool in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dexter High
Dexter High
553 students
- T. S. Hill Mid
T. S. Hill Middle
475 students
- Central Elem.
Central Elem.
447 students
- Southwest Elem
Southwest Elem.
441 students
- This school 92
Southwest Elementary Preschool
92 students
What this shows Southwest Elementary Preschool reports 92 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southwest Elementary Preschool compares
Southwest Elementary Preschool is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$10,154
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
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.
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
District finance for Dexter R-Xi reports $10,154 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~92 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 85 (2022-23) → 97 (2023-24), up 12.
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, gifted-program reporting. 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.
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.