At a glance
Reported students
550
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
33
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Indiana elementary enrollment
75th percentile
Compared with 1,053 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
530
Southwest Elementary School: 550 reported students.
State peer staffing position
76th percentile
16.7:1 reported; state peer median 15:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 547
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.1:1
What the reported data says about Southwest Elementary School
Southwest Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Greenwood. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Greenwood Community Sch Corp. NCES reports 550 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,053 elementary schools in Indiana with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 434 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 75th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.7:1, above the Indiana median of 15:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (62.5%) and Asian (9.8%). English learners represent 12.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Southwest Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 16.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 33 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 12.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 49.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White62.5%
- Hispanic9.6%
- Black8.2%
- Asian9.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial9.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Greenwood Community Sch Corp
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Westwood Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
510 reported students
Greenwood Northeast Elementary Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–05
389 reported students
V O Isom Central Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
381 reported students
Greenwood Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
964 reported students
Greenwood Community High Sch
High · Grades 09–12
1,229 reported students
Public schools near Southwest Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westwood Elementary School Elementary · Greenwood Community Sch Corp | PK–05 | 510 | 0.9 mi |
| V O Isom Central Elem School Elementary · Greenwood Community Sch Corp | KG–05 | 381 | 1 mi |
| Greenwood Northeast Elementary Sch Elementary · Greenwood Community Sch Corp | KG–05 | 389 | 1.9 mi |
| Pleasant Crossing Elementary Elementary · Clark-Pleasant Community Sch Corp | PK–05 | 578 | 2.1 mi |
| Grassy Creek Elementary School Elementary · Clark-Pleasant Community Sch Corp | PK–05 | 847 | 2.5 mi |
| Ray Crowe Elementary Elementary · Clark-Pleasant Community Sch Corp | KG–05 | 611 | 2.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Southwest Elementary School
What grades does Southwest Elementary School serve?
Southwest Elementary School reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Greenwood Community Sch Corp.
How many students attend Southwest Elementary School?
Southwest Elementary School reported 550 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 75th percentile among 1,053 Indiana elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 547 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Southwest Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 16.7:1, based on 550 students and 33 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Indiana median for the same school level is 15:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Southwest Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Southwest Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Greenwood Community Sch Corp attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Southwest Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
49.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Southwest Elementary School in?
Southwest Elementary School is part of Greenwood Community Sch Corp, based in Greenwood, IN, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Southwest Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Westwood Elementary School (0.9 mi), V O Isom Central Elem School (1 mi), Greenwood Northeast Elementary Sch (1.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.