Serving 458 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Southwood Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher 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 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 458 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Southwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Southwood Elementary School's student population of 458 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
458 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Year Founded
1965
School Motto
Inspiring a community of learners to discover and achieve their passion and potential.
Average Class Size
20 students
School Rankings
Southwood Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southwood Elementary School is 0.19, 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
#283 out of 1743 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
15%
Black
1%
14%
White
90%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.1%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southwood Elementary School's ranking?
Southwood Elementary School is ranked #283 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Southwood Elementary School often compared to?
Southwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Metro North Elementary School, Lh Carpenter Early Learning Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Southwood Elementary School?
458 students attend Southwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Southwood Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Southwood Elementary School?
Southwood Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Southwood Elementary School offer ?
Southwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Southwood Elementary School part of?
Southwood Elementary School is part of MSD Wabash County Schools.
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