- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Patriot, OH
Southwestern Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Southwestern Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390656804130
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southwestern Elementary School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Ohio schools.
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 160
- students enrolled
Southwestern Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Gallia County Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390656804130 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Southwestern Elementary School shrank from 174 students in 2022-23 to 157 in 2023-24 (-9.8%).
Teacher FTE added 12.1 → 12.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 390656804130 · Patriot, OH Other · SMALL · TRAD
160 enr · 13.3:1 · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: River Valley High School (392 students)
Southwestern Elementary School shrank from 174 students in 2022-23 to 157 in 2023-24 (-9.8%). Teacher FTE added 12.1 → 12.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Southwestern Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- River Valley H
River Valley High School
392 students
- River Valley M
River Valley Middle School
337 students
- Vinton Element
Vinton Elementary School
334 students
- Addaville Elem
Addaville Elementary School
315 students
- Hannan Trace E
Hannan Trace Elementary School
244 students
- This school
Southwestern Elementary School
160 students
What this shows Southwestern Elementary School reports 160 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southwestern Elementary School compares
Southwestern Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▼ 27% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 160 | top 88% | - | - |
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.
160
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 16% in Ohio - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,027
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
Two or More 1.9%
Largest group: White at 94.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.7, Southwestern Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gallia County Local reports $15,027 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Valley High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| River Valley Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vinton Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Addaville Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hannan Trace Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher 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
- 337
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 315
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 244
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~160 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southwestern Elementary School
How many students attend Southwestern Elementary School?
Southwestern Elementary School has 160 students enrolled. It is a public school in Patriot, OH. CCD year-over-year: 174 (2022-23) → 157 (2023-24), down 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southwestern Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southwestern Elementary School is 13.3:1, which is 27% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southwestern Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Southwestern Elementary School is White at 94.4% of enrollment, in Patriot, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southwestern Elementary School?
Southwestern Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Gallia County Local?
Besides Southwestern Elementary School, Gallia County Local also operates River Valley High School (392 students), River Valley Middle School (337 students), and Vinton Elementary School (334 students). See the Gallia County Local district page for the complete list.