SOUTHWEST ELEMENTARY-INDIANOLA

SOUTHWEST ELEMENTARY-INDIANOLA is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the SOUTHWEST PUBLIC SCHOOLS school district, located in INDIANOLA, NE with about 159 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 14 teachers, SOUTHWEST ELEMENTARY-INDIANOLA has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.

Southwest Elementary, located in Indianola, Nebraska, serves as a primary educational hub for the local community as part of the Southwest Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on the foundational academic, social, and emotional development of its elementary-aged students. By emphasizing small-town values and individualized attention, the school aims to prepare children for their future academic endeavors while maintaining strong connections with the families it serves.

Beyond its core curriculum, Southwest Elementary in Indianola acts as a central point of community engagement. The school often prioritizes a well-rounded educational experience that incorporates extracurricular opportunities and local traditions, reflecting the character of the surrounding Red Willow County area. Through its dedicated staff and community-focused approach, the school strives to provide a stable, nurturing atmosphere where students are encouraged to grow, succeed, and become active members of their community.

For more information, contact SOUTHWEST ELEMENTARY-INDIANOLA at (308) 364-2613 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

719 E ST
INDIANOLA, NE 69034-3461
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SOUTHWEST ELEMENTARY-INDIANOLA is a public Title I school in INDIANOLA, NE with about 159 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Nebraska

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Not applicable
Total Students:
159
Teachers:
14.26
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
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 159 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SOUTHWEST ELEMENTARY-INDIANOLA is predominantly White, representing about 89% of the student body.

White
88.7%
Hispanic/Latino
6.9%
Two or more races
4.4%

Female
55.3%
Male
44.7%

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.