Southwestern-Jefferson County Consolidated School District

239 S Main Cross St
Hanover, IN 47243
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Southwestern-Jefferson County Consolidated School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 630 students in Southwestern-Jefferson County Consolidated School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public pre schools in Indiana.
Public Preschool in Southwestern-Jefferson County Consolidated School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Indiana public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
3 Schools
604 Schools
# Students
1,290 Students
264,424 Students
# Teachers
82 Teachers
17,629 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Southwestern-Jefferson County Consolidated School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 389 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IN)
#216 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
29%
39%
41%
41%
25%
34%
92%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.22
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
7%
15%
% Black
1%
12%
% White
88%
64%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,164 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,184. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,680 is less than the state median of $12,815. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (IN)
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,164
$13,184
Spending / Student
$10,680
$12,815

Best Southwestern-Jefferson County Consolidated School District Public Preschools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southwestern Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
273 South Main Cross St
Hanover, IN 47243
(812) 866-6215
Gr: PK-5 | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 14%

Recent Articles

Bullying, Name-Calling & Put-Downs: Parent Guide 2025
Bullying, Name-Calling & Put-Downs: Parent Guide 2025
Practical tips for parents to address bullying, name-calling, and put-downs—with 2025 data, policies, and expert strategies.
What Is a Magnet School? (2025 Guide)
What Is a Magnet School? (2025 Guide)
Explore what a magnet school is, how it works, and its benefits in 2025. Clear explanation for parents, students, and educators.
Cooperative Learning in 2025: Evidence, Best Practices & Challenges
Cooperative Learning in 2025: Evidence, Best Practices & Challenges
Explore cooperative learning in 2025—new data, updated practices, expert insights for educators and families.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,290 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : 92% (Top 20% in IN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Quick Links