- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Washburn, MO
Southwest High
Federal NCES profile for Southwest High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 292871001774
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southwest High earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Missouri schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Washburn · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 45.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Southwest High has class sizes larger than 78% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southwest High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Washburn, MO.
School address
District: Southwest R-V · Missouri
NCES ID 292871001774 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Southwest High held near 257 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 16.3 → 16.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 292871001774 · Washburn, MO High · SMALL · TRAD
236 enr · 14.8:1 · 45.8% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Southwest Elem. (349 students)
Southwest High held near 257 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 16.3 → 16.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Southwest High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southwest Elem
Southwest Elem.
349 students
- This school
Southwest High
236 students
- Southwest Midd
Southwest Middle
186 students
What this shows Southwest High reports 236 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southwest High compares
Southwest High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▲ 16% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.8% | ▼ 1% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 236 | top 64% | - | - |
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.
236
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 78% in Missouri - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,302
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 236 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Largest group: White at 86.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.4, Southwest High is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
District finance for Southwest R-V reports $10,302 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Southwest High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southwest Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southwest High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 186
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Nationwide high 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 (~236 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southwest High
How many students attend Southwest High?
Southwest High has 236 students enrolled. It is a high school in Washburn, MO. CCD year-over-year: 262 (2022-23) → 257 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southwest High?
The student-teacher ratio at Southwest High is 14.8:1, which is 16% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Southwest High?
45.8% of students at Southwest High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southwest High?
The largest demographic group at Southwest High is White at 86.0% of enrollment, in Washburn, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southwest High?
Southwest High has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 High rank among public schools in Washburn?
By Resource Investment Index, Southwest High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Washburn, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Southwest R-V?
Besides Southwest High, Southwest R-V also operates Southwest Elem. (349 students) and Southwest Middle (186 students). See the Southwest R-V district page for the complete list.