Enrollment
236
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
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 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 292871001774
👥 S:T ratio 41
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Missouri schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Washburn · Resource Index
- 37
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.8%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Southwest High compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Southwest High
Southwest High is a mid-sized high school in Washburn, Missouri, enrolling 236 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 45.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 236 students, its enrollment sits close to the Missouri median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Among 364 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Missouri schools statewide, it ranks #278, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 2 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 236 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Southwest R-V spends $9,928 per pupil, 23% below the Missouri average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 17.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Southwest R-V also operates Southwest Elem. (349 students) and Southwest Middle (186 students) alongside Southwest High.
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 High compares
Southwest High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,928
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $12,931
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Southwest R-V, which includes Southwest High.
$9,928
Per student
-23%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.7%
State 47.7%
Federal 17.6%
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 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
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 186
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Missouri, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~236 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Washburn on the city page.
Is Southwest High a good school?
Southwest High earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Missouri 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 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.
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