- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wabash, IN
Southwood Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Southwood Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 181218001947
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southwood Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #5 of 7
- schools in Wabash · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- students per teacher
- 41.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Southwood Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southwood Elementary School ranks #5 of 7 schools in Wabash, IN.
School address
District: Msd Wabash County Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 181218001947 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Southwood Elementary School held near 425 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 181218001947 · Wabash, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
458 enr · 16.4:1 · 41.8% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Southwood Jr-Sr High School (445 students)
Southwood Elementary School held near 425 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Southwood Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Southwood Elementary School
458 students
- Southwood Jr-S
Southwood Jr-Sr High School
445 students
- Northfield Jr-
Northfield Jr-Sr High School
429 students
- White's Jr-Sr
White's Jr-Sr High School
369 students
- Metro North El
Metro North Elementary School
285 students
- Sharp Creek El
Sharp Creek Elementary School
270 students
What this shows Southwood Elementary School reports 458 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southwood Elementary School compares
Southwood Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.4:1 | ▲ 3% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.8% | ▼ 16% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 458 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
458
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 63% in Indiana - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,128
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 458 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
Two or More 3.5%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 90.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.9, Southwood Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Msd Wabash County Schools reports $10,128 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Southwood Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwood Jr-Sr High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northfield Jr-Sr High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| White's Jr-Sr High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Metro North Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sharp Creek Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southwood Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 28.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 285
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 270
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar other schools in Wabash
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Southwood Jr-Sr High School
Standard public school
445 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Northfield Jr-Sr High School
Standard public school
429 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
O J Neighbours Elementary School
Standard public school
385 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
White's Jr-Sr High School
Standard public school
369 students 28.4:1 students per teacher
Metro North Elementary School
Standard public school
285 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Lh Carpenter Early Learning Center
Standard public school
176 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~458 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southwood Elementary School
How many students attend Southwood Elementary School?
Southwood Elementary School has 458 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wabash, IN. CCD year-over-year: 421 (2022-23) → 425 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southwood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southwood Elementary School is 16.4:1, which is 3% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Southwood Elementary School?
41.8% of students at Southwood Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southwood Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Southwood Elementary School is White at 90.4% of enrollment, in Wabash, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southwood Elementary School?
Southwood Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Southwood Elementary School rank among schools in Wabash?
By Resource Investment Index, Southwood Elementary School ranks #5 of 7 schools in Wabash, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Wabash on the city page.
What other schools are in Msd Wabash County Schools?
Besides Southwood Elementary School, Msd Wabash County Schools also operates Southwood Jr-Sr High School (445 students), Northfield Jr-Sr High School (429 students), and White's Jr-Sr High School (369 students). See the Msd Wabash County Schools district page for the complete list.