- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hanover, IN
Southwestern Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Southwestern Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 181080001766
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southwestern Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Indiana schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Hanover · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.1:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 60.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Southwestern Elementary School has class sizes larger than 71% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southwestern Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Hanover, IN.
School address
District: Southwestern-Jefferson Co Con · Indiana
NCES ID 181080001766 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Southwestern Elementary School held near 630 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.0 → 32.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 181080001766 · Hanover, IN Other · MID · TRAD
633 enr · 17.1:1 · 60.1% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Southwestern High School (350 students)
Southwestern Elementary School held near 630 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.0 → 32.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Southwestern Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Southwestern Elementary School
633 students
- Southwestern H
Southwestern High School
350 students
- Southwestern M
Southwestern Middle School
280 students
What this shows Southwestern Elementary School reports 633 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southwestern Elementary School compares
Southwestern Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.1:1 | ▲ 8% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.1% | ▲ 21% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 633 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
633
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 71% in Indiana - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,277
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 317 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 85.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.6%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 1.6%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 85.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.2, Southwestern Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Southwestern-Jefferson Co Con reports $12,277 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Southwestern Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwestern High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southwestern Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southwestern Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 280
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Nationwide other 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 (~633 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southwestern Elementary School
How many students attend Southwestern Elementary School?
Southwestern Elementary School has 633 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hanover, IN. CCD year-over-year: 641 (2022-23) → 630 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southwestern Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southwestern Elementary School is 17.1:1, which is 8% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Southwestern Elementary School?
60.1% of students at Southwestern Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southwestern Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Southwestern Elementary School is White at 85.3% of enrollment, in Hanover, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southwestern Elementary School?
Southwestern Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Southwestern Elementary School rank among public schools in Hanover?
By Resource Investment Index, Southwestern Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Hanover, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Southwestern-Jefferson Co Con?
Besides Southwestern Elementary School, Southwestern-Jefferson Co Con also operates Southwestern High School (350 students) and Southwestern Middle School (280 students). See the Southwestern-Jefferson Co Con district page for the complete list.