Serving 172 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Southwest Elementary-indianola ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 172 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Southwest Elementary-indianola ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Southwest Elementary-indianola's student population of 172 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
172 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Southwest Elementary-indianola ranks within the bottom 50% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southwest Elementary-indianola is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#666 out of 902 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
9%
21%
Black
n/a
7%
White
87%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southwest Elementary-indianola's ranking?
Southwest Elementary-indianola is ranked #666 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Southwest Elementary-indianola?
172 students attend Southwest Elementary-indianola.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Southwest Elementary-indianola students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southwest Elementary-indianola?
Southwest Elementary-indianola has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Southwest Elementary-indianola offer ?
Southwest Elementary-indianola offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Southwest Elementary-indianola part of?
Southwest Elementary-indianola is part of Southwest Public Schools School District.
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