At a glance
Reported students
405
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
26
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Indiana elementary enrollment
44th percentile
Compared with 1,053 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
334.5
Southwestern Elementary School: 405 reported students.
State peer staffing position
61st percentile
15.6:1 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
- 304
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.9:1
What the reported data says about Southwestern Elementary School
Southwestern Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–06 in Shelbyville. It is one of 2 current school records connected to Southwestern Con Sch Shelby Co. NCES reports 405 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,053 elementary schools in Indiana with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 434 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 44th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.6:1, close to 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 (95.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.2%). English learners represent 1.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Southwestern Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 15.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 26 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.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 36%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White95.3%
- Hispanic3.2%
- Black0.2%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1%
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
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 Southwestern Con Sch Shelby Co
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
View all 2 district schools →Public schools near Southwestern 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwestern High School High · Southwestern Con Sch Shelby Co | 07–12 | 264 | 0.1 mi |
| Thomas A Hendricks Elementary Sch Elementary · Shelbyville Central Schools | KG–05 | 565 | 5.6 mi |
| William F Loper Elementary School Elementary · Shelbyville Central Schools | KG–05 | 619 | 6.4 mi |
| Coulston Elementary School Elementary · Shelbyville Central Schools | KG–05 | 428 | 7.8 mi |
| East Side Elementary School Elementary · Edinburgh Community School Corp | PK–05 | 382 | 8.3 mi |
| Waldron Elementary School Elementary · Shelby Eastern Schools | PK–05 | 298 | 9.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Southwestern Elementary School
What grades does Southwestern Elementary School serve?
Southwestern Elementary School reports grades PK–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Southwestern Con Sch Shelby Co.
How many students attend Southwestern Elementary School?
Southwestern Elementary School reported 405 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 44th percentile among 1,053 Indiana elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 304 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Southwestern Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 15.6:1, based on 405 students and 26 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 Southwestern Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Southwestern Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Southwestern Con Sch Shelby Co attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Southwestern Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
36% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Southwestern Elementary School in?
Southwestern Elementary School is part of Southwestern Con Sch Shelby Co, based in Shelbyville, IN, which operates 2 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Southwestern Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Southwestern High School (0.1 mi), Thomas A Hendricks Elementary Sch (5.6 mi), William F Loper Elementary School (6.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.