- Enrollment
- 1,964
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Howell, MI
Southwest Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Southwest Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261872005554
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southwest Elementary School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #5 of 6
- schools in Howell · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 33.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Southwest Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southwest Elementary School ranks #5 of 6 schools in Howell, MI.
School address
District: Howell Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261872005554 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Southwest Elementary School held near 545 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.7 → 34.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 261872005554 · Howell, MI Other · MID · TRAD
526 enr · 15:1 · 33.6% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Howell High School (1,964 students)
Southwest Elementary School held near 545 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.7 → 34.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Southwest Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Howell High Sc
Howell High School
1,964 students
- Parker Middle
Parker Middle School
1,011 students
- Highlander Way
Highlander Way Middle School
789 students
- Three Fires El 753
Three Fires Elementary
753 students
- This school 526
Southwest Elementary School
526 students
- Voyager Elemen 517
Voyager Elementary School
517 students
What this shows Southwest Elementary School reports 526 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 Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▼ 14% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.6% | ▼ 38% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 526 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
526
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 32% in Michigan - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.8%
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
$13,222
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
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 526 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.6%
Hispanic or Latino 11.6%
Two or More 3.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.5%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 80.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.5, Southwest Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Howell Public Schools reports $13,222 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parker Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highlander Way Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Three Fires Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Voyager Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar 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
- 1,011
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 753
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 517
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar other schools in Howell
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~526 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southwest Elementary School
How many students attend Southwest Elementary School?
Southwest Elementary School has 526 students enrolled. It is a public school in Howell, MI. CCD year-over-year: 551 (2022-23) → 545 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southwest Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southwest Elementary School is 15:1, which is 14% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 4% 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?
33.6% of students at Southwest Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southwest Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Southwest Elementary School is White at 80.6% of enrollment, in Howell, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southwest Elementary School?
Southwest Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Howell?
By Resource Investment Index, Southwest Elementary School ranks #5 of 6 schools in Howell, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Howell on the city page.
What other schools are in Howell Public Schools?
Besides Southwest Elementary School, Howell Public Schools also operates Howell High School (1,964 students), Parker Middle School (1,011 students), and Highlander Way Middle School (789 students). See the Howell Public Schools district page for the complete list.