- Enrollment
- 1,229
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Greenwood, IN
Southwest Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Southwest Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180411000712
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southwest Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Indiana schools.
- #6 of 6
- elementary schools in Greenwood · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 50.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Southwest Elementary School has class sizes larger than 73% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southwest Elementary School ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Greenwood, IN.
School address
District: Greenwood Community Sch Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180411000712 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Southwest Elementary School held near 542 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.5 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 180411000712 · Greenwood, IN Elementary · MID · TRAD
550 enr · 17.2:1 · 50.6% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Greenwood Community High Sch (1,229 students)
Southwest Elementary School held near 542 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.5 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Southwest Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Greenwood Comm
Greenwood Community High Sch
1,229 students
- Greenwood Midd
Greenwood Middle School
964 students
- This school
Southwest Elementary School
550 students
- Westwood Eleme
Westwood Elementary School
510 students
- Greenwood Nort 389
Greenwood Northeast Elementary Sch
389 students
- V O Isom Centr 381
V O Isom Central Elem School
381 students
What this shows Southwest Elementary School reports 550 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southwest Elementary School compares
Southwest Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.2:1 | ▲ 8% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.6% | ▲ 2% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 550 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
550
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 73% in Indiana - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,373
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 550 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.5%
Asian 9.8%
Two or More 9.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.6%
African American 8.2%
Largest group: White at 62.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.4, Southwest Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
District finance for Greenwood Community Sch Corp reports $11,373 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwood Community High Sch | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Greenwood Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westwood Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Greenwood Northeast Elementary Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| V O Isom Central Elem School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower 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
- 964
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools in Greenwood
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Center Grove Elementary School
Standard public school
691 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
North Grove Elementary School
Standard public school
685 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Ray Crowe Elementary
Standard public school
611 students 18:1 students per teacher
Greenwood Northeast Elementary Sch
Standard public school
389 students 15:1 students per teacher
V O Isom Central Elem School
Standard public school
381 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~550 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southwest Elementary School
How many students attend Southwest Elementary School?
Southwest Elementary School has 550 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Greenwood, IN. CCD year-over-year: 543 (2022-23) → 542 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southwest Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southwest Elementary School is 17.2:1, which is 8% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Southwest Elementary School?
50.6% of students at Southwest Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southwest Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Southwest Elementary School is White at 62.5% of enrollment, in Greenwood, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southwest Elementary School?
Southwest Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 elementary schools in Greenwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Southwest Elementary School ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Greenwood, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Greenwood on the city page.
What other schools are in Greenwood Community Sch Corp?
Besides Southwest Elementary School, Greenwood Community Sch Corp also operates Greenwood Community High Sch (1,229 students), Greenwood Middle School (964 students), and Westwood Elementary School (510 students). See the Greenwood Community Sch Corp district page for the complete list.