- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Shelbyville, IN
Southwestern Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Southwestern Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 181083001768
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southwestern Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Indiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Shelbyville · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 38.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Southwestern Elementary School has class sizes larger than 70% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southwestern Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Shelbyville, IN.
School address
District: Southwestern Con Sch Shelby Co · Indiana
NCES ID 181083001768 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+43 students YoY
Southwestern Elementary School grew from 339 students in 2022-23 to 382 in 2023-24 (+12.7%).
Teacher FTE added 24.5 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+43 students YoY 181083001768 · Shelbyville, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
405 enr · 16.9:1 · 38.3% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Southwestern High School (264 students)
Southwestern Elementary School grew from 339 students in 2022-23 to 382 in 2023-24 (+12.7%). Teacher FTE added 24.5 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
How Southwestern Elementary School compares
Southwestern Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▲ 6% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.3% | ▼ 23% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 405 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
405
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 70% in Indiana - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,500
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 405 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 95.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Two or More 1.0%
African American 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 95.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.1, Southwestern Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Southwestern Con Sch Shelby Co reports $11,500 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 | 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
Similar other schools in Shelbyville
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~405 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southwestern Elementary School
How many students attend Southwestern Elementary School?
Southwestern Elementary School has 405 students enrolled. It is a public school in Shelbyville, IN. CCD year-over-year: 339 (2022-23) → 382 (2023-24), up 43.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southwestern Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southwestern Elementary School is 16.9:1, which is 6% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Southwestern Elementary School?
38.3% 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 95.3% of enrollment, in Shelbyville, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southwestern Elementary School?
Southwestern Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Southwestern Elementary School rank among schools in Shelbyville?
By Resource Investment Index, Southwestern Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Shelbyville, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Shelbyville on the city page.
What other schools are in Southwestern Con Sch Shelby Co?
Besides Southwestern Elementary School, Southwestern Con Sch Shelby Co also operates Southwestern High School (264 students). See the Southwestern Con Sch Shelby Co district page for the complete list.