Enrollment
445
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.8%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Southwood Jr-Sr High School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Southwood Jr-Sr High School
Southwood Jr-Sr High School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Wabash, Indiana, enrolling 445 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 445 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 479 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #156.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 16/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 223 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Wabash's public schools, it stands alongside Southwood Elementary School (458 students): Southwood Jr-Sr High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.4:1 vs 16.4:1).
Msd Wabash County Schools also operates Southwood Elementary School (458 students) and Northfield Jr-Sr High School (429 students) alongside Southwood Jr-Sr High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Southwood Jr-Sr High School compares
Southwood Jr-Sr High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,250
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Msd Wabash County Schools, which includes Southwood Jr-Sr High School.
$11,250
Per student
-7%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.5%
State 57.3%
Federal 14.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 458
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~445 students)
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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.
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, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Southwood Jr-Sr High School a good school?
Southwood Jr-Sr High School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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