At a glance
Reported students
390
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
26.65
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Pennsylvania elementary enrollment
43rd percentile
Compared with 1,624 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
496.5
Southwest El Sch: 390 reported students.
State peer staffing position
79th percentile
14.6:1 reported; state peer median 12.9:1. 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
- 420
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27.73
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.1:1
What the reported data says about Southwest El Sch
Southwest El Sch is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Lebanon. It is one of 8 current school records connected to Lebanon SD. NCES reports 390 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,624 elementary schools in Pennsylvania with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 416.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 43rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.6:1, above the Pennsylvania median of 12.9:1 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 Hispanic or Latino (74.6%) and White (17.9%). English learners represent 22.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.6%. 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 Southwest El Sch
- 1How do the reported 14.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 26.65 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
- 22.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.33
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.08
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White17.9%
- Hispanic74.6%
- Black2.6%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.6%
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 Lebanon SD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Houck El Sch
Elementary · Grades PK–05
348 reported students
Southeast El Sch
Elementary · Grades PK–05
438 reported students
Harding El Sch
Elementary · Grades PK–05
555 reported students
Northwest El Sch
Elementary · Grades PK–05
557 reported students
Lebanon Intermediate Sch
Middle · Grades 06–06
380 reported students
Lebanon JHS
Middle · Grades 07–08
693 reported students
Public schools near Southwest El Sch
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harding El Sch Elementary · Lebanon SD | PK–05 | 555 | 1 mi |
| Northwest El Sch Elementary · Lebanon SD | PK–05 | 557 | 1.5 mi |
| Southeast El Sch Elementary · Lebanon SD | PK–05 | 438 | 1.7 mi |
| Houck El Sch Elementary · Lebanon SD | PK–05 | 348 | 2 mi |
| Cleona El Sch Elementary · Annville-Cleona SD | KG–02 | 302 | 2.3 mi |
| Ebenezer El Sch Elementary · Cornwall-Lebanon SD | KG–05 | 500 | 3.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Southwest El Sch
What grades does Southwest El Sch serve?
Southwest El Sch reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Lebanon SD.
How many students attend Southwest El Sch?
Southwest El Sch reported 390 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 43rd percentile among 1,624 Pennsylvania elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 420 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Southwest El Sch?
The calculated ratio is 14.6:1, based on 390 students and 26.65 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Pennsylvania median for the same school level is 12.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Southwest El Sch a public, charter, or magnet school?
Southwest El Sch is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Lebanon SD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Southwest El Sch in?
Southwest El Sch is part of Lebanon SD, based in Lebanon, PA, which operates 8 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Southwest El Sch?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Harding El Sch (1 mi), Northwest El Sch (1.5 mi), Southeast El Sch (1.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.