- Enrollment
- 376
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jamestown, NY
Southwestern Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Southwestern Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 362766004936
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southwestern Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of New York schools.
- #2 of 6
- schools in Jamestown · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- large classes for New York
- 31.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Southwestern Elementary School has class sizes larger than 72% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southwestern Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 schools in Jamestown, NY.
School address
NCES ID 362766004936 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Southwestern Elementary School held near 582 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 45.3 → 50.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 362766004936 · Jamestown, NY Other · MID · TRAD
588 enr · 13.1:1 · 31.6% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Southwestern Senior High School (376 students)
Southwestern Elementary School held near 582 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 45.3 → 50.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Southwestern Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Southwestern Elementary School
588 students
- Southwestern S
Southwestern Senior High School
376 students
- Southwestern M
Southwestern Middle School
266 students
What this shows Southwestern Elementary School reports 588 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 New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▲ 11% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.6% | ▼ 44% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 588 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
588
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 72% in New York - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.6%
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
$20,017
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 588 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
Two or More 6.1%
Asian 2.4%
African American 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 84.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.7, Southwestern Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Southwestern Central School District at Jamestown reports $20,017 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 Senior High School | Smaller | Similar 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
- 266
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~588 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southwestern Elementary School
How many students attend Southwestern Elementary School?
Southwestern Elementary School has 588 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jamestown, NY. CCD year-over-year: 583 (2022-23) → 582 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southwestern Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southwestern Elementary School is 13.1:1, which is 11% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Southwestern Elementary School?
31.6% of students at Southwestern Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southwestern Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Southwestern Elementary School is White at 84.5% of enrollment, in Jamestown, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southwestern Elementary School?
Southwestern Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Jamestown?
By Resource Investment Index, Southwestern Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 schools in Jamestown, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Jamestown on the city page.
What other schools are in Southwestern Central School District at Jamestown?
Besides Southwestern Elementary School, Southwestern Central School District at Jamestown also operates Southwestern Senior High School (376 students) and Southwestern Middle School (266 students). See the Southwestern Central School District at Jamestown district page for the complete list.