Southwest Elementary-indianola

Southwest Elementary-Indianola is a regular public elementary school located in the rural setting of Indianola, Nebraska. Serving students from pre-kindergarten through sixth grade, the school has an enrollment of 194 students and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12.1:1 with 16 full-time equivalent teachers. Southwest Elementary focuses on providing a nurturing environment for young learners, with a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and state ranking at the 18th percentile among Nebraska schools.

Academically, Southwest Elementary aims to support student development, with 49% of students achieving proficiency or above in both ELA/Reading and Math. The school is part of a close-knit community that values education and supports its youth as they grow academically and socially. Situated in the heart of Red Willow County, the school’s rural setting offers a tight-knit atmosphere where everyone knows each other.

With an enrollment of 194 students, Southwest Elementary-indianola is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Southwest Elementary-indianola may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.