- Enrollment
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hanover, IN
Southwestern Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Southwestern Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 181080002547
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southwestern Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Indiana schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Hanover · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.2:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 57.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Southwestern Middle School has class sizes smaller than 86% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southwestern Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Hanover, IN.
School address
District: Southwestern-Jefferson Co Con · Indiana
NCES ID 181080002547 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
Southwestern Middle School grew from 275 students in 2022-23 to 306 in 2023-24 (+11.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 23.5 → 19.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+31 students YoY 181080002547 · Hanover, IN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
280 enr · 12.2:1 · 57.8% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Southwestern Elementary School (633 students)
Southwestern Middle School grew from 275 students in 2022-23 to 306 in 2023-24 (+11.3%). Teacher FTE lost 23.5 → 19.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Southwestern Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southwestern E
Southwestern Elementary School
633 students
- Southwestern H
Southwestern High School
350 students
- This school
Southwestern Middle School
280 students
What this shows Southwestern Middle School reports 280 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southwestern Middle School compares
Southwestern Middle 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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 23% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.8% | ▲ 17% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 280 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
280
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 14% in Indiana - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.6%
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
$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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 187 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 55 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
Two or More 2.9%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 88.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.7, Southwestern Middle School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southwestern High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southwestern Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~280 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southwestern Middle School
How many students attend Southwestern Middle School?
Southwestern Middle School has 280 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hanover, IN. CCD year-over-year: 275 (2022-23) → 306 (2023-24), up 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southwestern Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southwestern Middle School is 12.2:1, which is 23% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 22% 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 Southwestern Middle School?
57.8% of students at Southwestern Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southwestern Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Southwestern Middle School is White at 88.2% of enrollment, in Hanover, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southwestern Middle School?
Southwestern Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Hanover?
By Resource Investment Index, Southwestern Middle School ranks #2 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 Middle School, Southwestern-Jefferson Co Con also operates Southwestern Elementary School (633 students) and Southwestern High School (350 students). See the Southwestern-Jefferson Co Con district page for the complete list.