Enrollment
186
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.4:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.2%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Southwest Middle compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Southwest Middle
Southwest Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Washburn, Missouri, enrolling 186 students.
At 12.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Missouri median, within a few percentage points of the 12.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 50.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 186 puts it in the smaller third of Missouri schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Against 235 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #166.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 186 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.2% 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 High (236 students) alongside Southwest Middle.
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 Middle compares
Southwest Middle on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Southwest R-V, which includes Southwest Middle.
$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 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
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 236
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary 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 (~186 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.4:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Washburn on the city page.
Is Southwest Middle a good school?
Southwest Middle earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. 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 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.
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