- Enrollment
- 458
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wabash, IN
Southwood Jr-Sr High School
Federal NCES profile for Southwood Jr-Sr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 181218001948
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southwood Jr-Sr High School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #4 of 7
- schools in Wabash · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 32.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Southwood Jr-Sr High School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southwood Jr-Sr High School ranks #4 of 7 schools in Wabash, IN.
School address
District: Msd Wabash County Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 181218001948 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Southwood Jr-Sr High School held near 457 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 181218001948 · Wabash, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
445 enr · 14.4:1 · 32.8% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Southwood Elementary School (458 students)
Southwood Jr-Sr High School held near 457 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Southwood Jr-Sr High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southwood Elem
Southwood Elementary School
458 students
- This school
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 Jr-Sr High School reports 445 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southwood Jr-Sr High School compares
Southwood Jr-Sr High 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 9% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.8% | ▼ 34% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 445 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
445
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 39% in Indiana - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.6%
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
$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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 223 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 91.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
Asian 1.6%
Two or More 1.6%
African American 0.9%
Largest group: White at 91.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.0, Southwood Jr-Sr High School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
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 Jr-Sr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwood Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northfield Jr-Sr High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| White's Jr-Sr High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Metro North Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sharp Creek Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southwood Jr-Sr High 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 Elementary School
Standard public school
458 students 16.4:1 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 (~445 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southwood Jr-Sr High School
How many students attend Southwood Jr-Sr High School?
Southwood Jr-Sr High School has 445 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wabash, IN. CCD year-over-year: 457 (2022-23) → 457 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southwood Jr-Sr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southwood Jr-Sr High School is 14.4:1, which is 9% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 8% 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 Southwood Jr-Sr High School?
32.8% of students at Southwood Jr-Sr High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southwood Jr-Sr High School?
The largest demographic group at Southwood Jr-Sr High School is White at 91.5% of enrollment, in Wabash, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southwood Jr-Sr High School?
Southwood Jr-Sr High 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 Southwood Jr-Sr High School rank among schools in Wabash?
By Resource Investment Index, Southwood Jr-Sr High School ranks #4 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 Jr-Sr High School, Msd Wabash County Schools also operates Southwood Elementary School (458 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.