- Enrollment
- 4,879
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Reading, PA
Southwest Ms
Federal NCES profile for Southwest Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422004007675
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southwest Ms earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #7 of 12
- elementary schools in Reading · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Southwest Ms has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southwest Ms ranks #7 of 12 elementary schools in Reading, PA.
School address
District: Reading Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422004007675 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Southwest Ms held near 652 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 43.8 → 44.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 422004007675 · Reading, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
574 enr · 13.3:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Reading Shs (4,879 students)
Southwest Ms held near 652 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE held 43.8 → 44.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Southwest Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Reading Shs
Reading Shs
4,879 students
- Central Ms 1,785
Central Ms
1,785 students
- Northeast Ms 868
Northeast Ms
868 students
- Northwest Ms 821
Northwest Ms
821 students
- Amanda E Stout 758
Amanda E Stout El Sch
758 students
- This school 574
Southwest Ms
574 students
What this shows Southwest Ms reports 574 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southwest Ms compares
Southwest Ms held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▼ 2% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 574 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
574
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 49% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
55.9%
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
$14,509
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 287 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
64
in-school suspensions + 114 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 86.8%
African American 7.3%
White 5.1%
Two or More 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 86.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.9, Southwest Ms is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Reading Sd reports $14,509 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Southwest Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading Shs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northeast Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northwest Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Amanda E Stout El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southwest Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,785
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 868
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 821
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 758
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar elementary schools in Reading
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Central Ms
Standard public school
1,785 students 15:1 students per teacher
Muhlenberg El Ctr
Standard public school
1,241 students 18:1 students per teacher
C E Cole Intermediate Sch
Standard public school
986 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Northeast Ms
Standard public school
868 students 14:1 students per teacher
Northwest Ms
Standard public school
821 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Southern Ms
Standard public school
661 students 12:1 students per teacher
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 (~574 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southwest Ms
How many students attend Southwest Ms?
Southwest Ms has 574 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Reading, PA. CCD year-over-year: 671 (2022-23) → 652 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southwest Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Southwest Ms is 13.3:1, which is 2% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 15% 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 Ms?
100.0% of students at Southwest Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southwest Ms?
The largest demographic group at Southwest Ms is Hispanic or Latino at 86.8% of enrollment, in Reading, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southwest Ms?
Southwest Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Ms rank among elementary schools in Reading?
By Resource Investment Index, Southwest Ms ranks #7 of 12 elementary schools in Reading, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Reading on the city page.
What other schools are in Reading Sd?
Besides Southwest Ms, Reading Sd also operates Reading Shs (4,879 students), Central Ms (1,785 students), and Northeast Ms (868 students). See the Reading Sd district page for the complete list.