SOUTHWESTERN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Southwestern Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Southwestern Con Sch Shelby Co school district, located in Shelbyville, IN with about 300 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. 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 19 teachers, Southwestern Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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, located in Shelbyville, Indiana, is part of the Southwestern Consolidated School District of Shelby County. It serves a rural community, focusing on providing a supportive and structured academic environment for students in the elementary grades. The school is known for fostering a close-knit atmosphere where staff and faculty emphasize the foundational development of students’ academic skills, character, and social-emotional growth.

As a central hub for the surrounding community, the school prioritizes student engagement through a variety of classroom activities and extracurricular opportunities. The administration and teachers work collaboratively to integrate local values with state-mandated educational standards, striving to prepare students for success as they transition into middle and high school. By maintaining a smaller school environment, Southwestern Elementary is able to offer a more personalized approach to instruction, ensuring that students receive the individual attention necessary to meet their unique learning needs.

For more information, contact Southwestern Elementary School at (317) 729-5320 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.