Southwick Elementary School serves 672 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 79%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 77%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 672 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Math Proficiency: 55%
- Reading Proficiency: 48%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Southwick Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Southwick Elementary School's student population of 672 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 58% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
672 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Southwick Elementary School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)55%
79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)48%
77%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
58%
3%
Hispanic
12%
15%
Black
20%
13%
White
6%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 79% IN state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 77% IN state average).
How many students attend Southwick Elementary School?
672 students attend Southwick Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Southwick Elementary School students are Asian, 20% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southwick Elementary School?
Southwick Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Southwick Elementary School offer ?
Southwick Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Southwick Elementary School part of?
Southwick Elementary School is part of East Allen County Schools School District.
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