Southwestern Elementary School

273 South Main Cross St
Hanover, IN 47243

641 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

641

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Southwestern Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	563
Hispanic	50
Black	10
Asian	2
Two or More	12
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

White
563 (87.8 %)
Hispanic
50 (7.8 %)
Two or More
12 (1.9 %)
Black
10 (1.6 %)
Asian
2 (0.3 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Southwestern-Jefferson Co Con
Phone:	(812)866-6215
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	641
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	365
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	49

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 66

Kindergarten 117

Grade 1 90

Grade 2 94

Grade 3 80

Grade 4 84

Grade 5 110