Enrollment
550
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.6%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Southwest Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Southwest Elementary School
Southwest Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Greenwood, Indiana, enrolling 550 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 50.6% lands close to the Indiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 550 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Among 542 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #478, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and Asian (10%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 550 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Greenwood's elementary schools, it stands alongside Center Grove Elementary School (691 students): Southwest Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.2:1 vs 18.7:1).
Greenwood Community Sch Corp also operates Greenwood Community High Sch (1,229 students) and Greenwood Middle School (964 students) alongside Southwest Elementary School.
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 School compares
Southwest Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,473
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Greenwood Community Sch Corp, which includes Southwest Elementary School.
$10,473
Per student
-13%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.1%
State 70.1%
Federal 8.8%
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 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
- 1,229
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~550 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Southwest Elementary School a good school?
Southwest Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Indiana 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 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.
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