SOUTHWESTERN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Southwestern Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Southwestern-Jefferson Co Con school district, located in Hanover, IN with about 685 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 35 teachers, Southwestern Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Southwestern Elementary School is located in Hanover, Indiana, and serves as a key educational institution within the Southwestern Jefferson County Consolidated School Corporation. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, the faculty aims to provide students with the foundational skills necessary for success in their future academic endeavors while nurturing a positive school community.
Situated in a small-town setting, the school plays an integral role in the Hanover community, often serving as a central hub for student activities and family involvement. The staff places a strong emphasis on personalized instruction and collaboration, striving to meet the diverse needs of its student body through various academic and extracurricular programs. Southwestern Elementary is dedicated to maintaining high standards of excellence, encouraging students to become responsible, life-long learners who are prepared to contribute positively to their community.
For more information, contact Southwestern Elementary School at (812) 866-6215 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Hanover, IN 47243-9309
(812) 866-6215
SOUTHWESTERN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Hanover, IN with about 685 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Indiana
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Southwestern-Jefferson Co Con
- Total Students:
- 685
- Teachers:
- 35
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 685 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SOUTHWESTERN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 89% of the student body.
- White
- 89.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.3%
- Two or more races
- 2.8%
- Black or African American
- 1.8%
- Asian
- 0.6%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 48.0%
- Male
- 52.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.