- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Washburn, MO
Southwest Middle
Federal NCES profile for Southwest Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 292871002801
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southwest Middle earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Washburn · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 50.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Southwest Middle has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southwest Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Washburn, MO.
School address
District: Southwest R-V · Missouri
NCES ID 292871002801 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Southwest Middle shrank from 219 students in 2022-23 to 202 in 2023-24 (-7.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 15.0 → 14.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 292871002801 · Washburn, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
186 enr · 12.4:1 · 50.2% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Southwest Elem. (349 students)
Southwest Middle shrank from 219 students in 2022-23 to 202 in 2023-24 (-7.8%). Teacher FTE lost 15.0 → 14.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Southwest Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southwest Elem
Southwest Elem.
349 students
- Southwest High
Southwest High
236 students
- This school
Southwest Middle
186 students
What this shows Southwest Middle reports 186 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southwest Middle compares
Southwest Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.2% | ▲ 9% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 186 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
186
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 46% in Missouri - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.2%
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
$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 186 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%
Two or More 2.2%
Largest group: White at 87.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.6, Southwest Middle is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
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 Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southwest High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southwest Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 236
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~186 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southwest Middle
How many students attend Southwest Middle?
Southwest Middle has 186 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Washburn, MO. CCD year-over-year: 219 (2022-23) → 202 (2023-24), down 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southwest Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Southwest Middle is 12.4:1, which is 3% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 21% 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 Middle?
50.2% of students at Southwest Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southwest Middle?
The largest demographic group at Southwest Middle is White at 87.1% of enrollment, in Washburn, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southwest Middle?
Southwest Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Middle rank among public schools in Washburn?
By Resource Investment Index, Southwest Middle ranks #1 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 Middle, Southwest R-V also operates Southwest Elem. (349 students) and Southwest High (236 students). See the Southwest R-V district page for the complete list.