- Enrollment
- 588
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Jamestown, NY
Southwestern Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Southwestern Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 362766003755
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southwestern Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of New York schools.
- #2 of 12
- public schools in Jamestown · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.9:1
- small classes for New York
- 33.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Southwestern Middle School has class sizes smaller than 72% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southwestern Middle School ranks #2 of 12 public schools in Jamestown, NY.
School address
NCES ID 362766003755 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Southwestern Middle School shrank from 307 students in 2022-23 to 281 in 2023-24 (-8.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 27.3 → 26.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 362766003755 · Jamestown, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
266 enr · 9.9:1 · 33.6% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Southwestern Elementary School (588 students)
Southwestern Middle School shrank from 307 students in 2022-23 to 281 in 2023-24 (-8.5%). Teacher FTE lost 27.3 → 26.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Southwestern Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southwestern E
Southwestern Elementary School
588 students
- Southwestern S
Southwestern Senior High School
376 students
- This school
Southwestern Middle School
266 students
What this shows Southwestern Middle School reports 266 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southwestern Middle School compares
Southwestern Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 9.9:1 | ▼ 16% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.6% | ▼ 40% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 266 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.9:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
266
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
9.9:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 28% in New York - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.7%
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 266 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 2.3%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 83.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.2, Southwestern Middle 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 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 Senior High School | Larger | Similar 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
- 376
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~266 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southwestern Middle School
How many students attend Southwestern Middle School?
Southwestern Middle School has 266 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Jamestown, NY. CCD year-over-year: 307 (2022-23) → 281 (2023-24), down 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southwestern Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southwestern Middle School is 9.9:1, which is 16% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 37% 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?
33.6% of students at Southwestern Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southwestern Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Southwestern Middle School is White at 83.5% of enrollment, in Jamestown, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southwestern Middle School?
Southwestern Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Jamestown?
By Resource Investment Index, Southwestern Middle School ranks #2 of 12 public 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 public schools in Jamestown on the city page.
What other schools are in Southwestern Central School District at Jamestown?
Besides Southwestern Middle School, Southwestern Central School District at Jamestown also operates Southwestern Elementary School (588 students) and Southwestern Senior High School (376 students). See the Southwestern Central School District at Jamestown district page for the complete list.