SOUTHWEST ELEMENTARY-INDIANOLA

SOUTHWEST PUBLIC SCHOOLS
719 E ST
INDIANOLA, NE 69034
172 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
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.
172
Total Students
18.3
Full-Time Teachers
9.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
43.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    145 (84.3%)
  • Hispanic
    23 (13.4%)
  • Two or More
    4 (2.3%)
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: SOUTHWEST PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone: (308)364-2613
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 172
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 18.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 56
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 19

* 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 41
Kindergarten 20
Grade 1 25
Grade 2 27
Grade 3 21
Grade 4 17
Grade 5 21
Gender Ratio