- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Phoenix, AZ
Southwest Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Southwest Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040708001325
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southwest Elementary School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #150 of 179
- schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 77.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Southwest Elementary School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southwest Elementary School ranks #150 of 179 schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
District: Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) · Arizona
NCES ID 040708001325 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Southwest Elementary School shrank from 534 students in 2022-23 to 507 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 31.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 040708001325 · Phoenix, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
475 enr · 14.8:1 · 77.9% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Valley View School (577 students)
Southwest Elementary School shrank from 534 students in 2022-23 to 507 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 31.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Southwest Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Valley View Sc
Valley View School
577 students
- Sunland Elemen
Sunland Elementary School
573 students
- Ed & Verma Pas
Ed & Verma Pastor Elementary School
485 students
- Irene Lopez Sc
Irene Lopez School
483 students
- This school
Southwest Elementary School
475 students
- C O Greenfield
C O Greenfield School
453 students
What this shows Southwest Elementary School reports 475 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southwest Elementary School compares
Southwest Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▼ 13% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.9% | ▲ 61% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 475 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
475
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 34% in Arizona - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
44.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,789
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arizona avg of $13,502
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 475 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 84.4%
African American 6.3%
White 4.4%
Two or More 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 84.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.1, Southwest Elementary School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) reports $14,789 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Southwest Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley View School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunland Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ed & Verma Pastor Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Irene Lopez School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| C O Greenfield School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southwest Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 485
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Similar other schools in Phoenix
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Westwind Elementary School
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Stetson Hills School
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Union Park School
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873 students 19:1 students per teacher
Fireside Elementary School
Standard public school
693 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~475 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southwest Elementary School
How many students attend Southwest Elementary School?
Southwest Elementary School has 475 students enrolled. It is a public school in Phoenix, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 534 (2022-23) → 507 (2023-24), down 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southwest Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southwest Elementary School is 14.8:1, which is 13% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Southwest Elementary School?
77.9% of students at Southwest Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southwest Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Southwest Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 84.4% of enrollment, in Phoenix, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southwest Elementary School?
Southwest Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Southwest Elementary School rank among schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, Southwest Elementary School ranks #150 of 179 schools in Phoenix, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Phoenix on the city page.
What other schools are in Roosevelt Elementary District (4279)?
Besides Southwest Elementary School, Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) also operates Valley View School (577 students), Sunland Elementary School (573 students), and Ed & Verma Pastor Elementary School (485 students). See the Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) district page for the complete list.