Southwestern High School is a public high school located approximately 7 miles southwest of Shelbyville, Indiana.
Serving 405 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Southwestern Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 405 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Southwestern Elementary School's student population of 405 students has grown by 43% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
405 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
We are Southwestern!
School Rankings
Southwestern Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southwestern Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#892 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
n/a
14%
White
96%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.4%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southwestern Elementary School's ranking?
Southwestern Elementary School is ranked #892 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Southwestern Elementary School often compared to?
Southwestern Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thomas A Hendricks Elementary School, Waldron Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Southwestern Elementary School?
405 students attend Southwestern Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Southwestern Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Southwestern Elementary School?
Southwestern Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Southwestern Elementary School offer ?
Southwestern Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Southwestern Elementary School part of?
Southwestern Elementary School is part of Southwestern Con Sch Shelby Co School District.
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